Midweek Latest - Monday/Tuesday

[Mr A]

2-0 Derry Morrison again.

[naoise kennedy]

You have done the maths well

we're not good at working things out,, we even taught we were allowed two goalies againest derry a few weeks ago.......

[gufct]

Dammmmmmmmmmmmmmm

I like harps but I definitely take pleasure in your pain :p.There will be a lot of twists in this season yet.

[sligofan4ever]

I was looking at aertel text I tought it was all over for us yntil it said faz scored a peno!!!!!!!!! alls I can say is thank you faz :D

[finnpark]

As stated here, http://www.letsbet.ie/forum/showthread.php?p=53709#post53709, it seems that Alan Kelly and his team love 1-0 away wins :)

[superfrank]

Glad to get a point. It's enough to stop the rot. Pity Rovers drew. Friday night will be interesting.

I was watching the Pats-Bohs game. Pats have flair and having seen them a few times this season I believe they are the best footballing side but Bohs are dogged and they dug deep to stop Pats. I still think Pats will win but Bohs will push em hard.

Another point I took from tonight's game, Alan Kelly is not as good as the FAI may think. He gave a terrible decision in the second half. Mark Rossiter jumped for the ball and Ryan Guy ran into him while he was in the air. Guy made no effort to jump and Rossiter was in the air when the collision happened. Somehow Kelly gave PATS the free!?!?

[thischarmingman]

Good night for us. With other results we closed the gap between ourselves and first to four points and moved six clear of Cork. Drogheda having a shocker of a season so far. Still have reservations about us being able to go the full way this season but if we can beat Bohs or St. Pats (again) at home anything's possible.

[Coltron]

The worst part seems to be we play really well and draw or lose. Then you get thinking well we played so we should beat so and so next game. Then we play average and don't win either. Lucky Sligo ****s.

[Boo_Boy]

Lucky Sligo ****s.

I woudnt say lucky,

Your player handled it inside the box, just because it came in the 92nd minute doesnt mean it was lucky!

[Superhoops]

****... ucd equalised

What a disgraceful decision that penalty was. How could the linesman possibly make that call, when the ref, Connolly saw nothing wrong. Fitzgerald just fell over after Derek Foran's tackle. If you are going to give penalties for that there should be 10 or more in each game. Fuc*ing robbed. :mad:

[cheifo]

Back from Harps v Derry game.Good atmosphere(around 4000) and even game until Derry brought McGinn on and reshuffled midfield.Then two horribly great strikes from Morrison sealed it for Derry.Ah it wears ye down.:(:)

[RedRebel32]

The worst part seems to be we play really well and draw or lose. Then you get thinking well we played so we should beat so and so next game. Then we play average and don't win either. Lucky Sligo ****s.


bitter much, nothing unlucky about us getting a result up there,ye were very average in the showgrounds and you're strikers wouldn't hit a barn door so far this year,totally off form,what has happened to zayed!?

delighted to scrape the point though,last few seasons drogs away hasnt yielded much.couple of away games in a row and if we get a point off of bohs and a win against ramblers it would be fantastic.ironically i think bohs pitch will suit us better than our own

[finnpark]

Back from Harps v Derry game.Good atmosphere(around 4000) and even game until Derry brought McGinn on and reshuffled midfield.Then two horribly great strikes from Morrison sealed it for Derry.Ah it wears ye down.:(:)

Nice for the coffers. Badley needed too I would say. €50000-60000 for the club :)

[Sam_Heggy]

Def more than 4000, Derry had about 1200 - 1500 alone in attendance.
Badly needed income, we have no home game now 'til the 24th June against Bohs, thats alot of wages with no return in a month.
Great game of football, we were better team but didn't create enough chances, a draw prob best result but thats football.
Both Derry goals will be contenders for goal of the month and the second will be contender for goal of the season, absolute screamer out of nothing.

[Sam_Heggy]

On a more sour note, a Derry City fan suffered a fatal heart attack on his way back to his car after the game. He was an 82 year old retired school teacher im told.
R.I.P.

[Patrick Dunne]

Sad to hear, RIP.

I always think that the death of a supporter from a heart attack, at a game following the team they love, is very poignant.

[Jeebus]

The worst part seems to be we play really well and draw or lose. Then you get thinking well we played so we should beat so and so next game. Then we play average and don't win either. Lucky Sligo ****s.

Can i ask if you were at the game tonight??? Luck doesn't come in to it.

[pineapple stu]

Fuc*ing robbed. :mad:
You were robbed? We hammered you for 3/4s of that match; you had one double shot on target in the first half and two in the second half and, while obviously fair play for scoring both the latter, it's a bit much to turn around and say you were robbed of the win. Thought youz got one point too many, to be honest.

Our first decent performance on the new pitch since the first day, and it seems to be improving week by week. If we can get a bit of home form going, we can start to get some results together as our home form is OK.

[deecay]

The worst part seems to be we play really well and draw or lose. Then you get thinking well we played so we should beat so and so next game. Then we play average and don't win either. Lucky Sligo ****s.
You were at a different game,we deserved the point.We could have won it

[dfx-]

9 games without a win, 450km round journey on a ****ty Tuesday to watch Rovers get pummelled by Cork in the second half.

Then equalise late on with our first real attack of the game with spectacular celebrations amongst the 100 of us. Makes it all worthwhile :)

[deecay]

Word on the Harps forum that a Derry fan died after the game,RIP

[Candystripe]

Tonight at the Harps game Peter Mc Girr from Limavady died as he was leaving the ground, he collapsed and died. Peter was approx. 82 years old, ex Head Master of St Mary's High School. Peter was a life long DCFC fan who followed DCFC around the country.


One of life's true gentlemen - he was a great supporter of the Derry city football club.

Season ticket holder, never missed even the most meaningless of friendlies and always bought every ticket I waved under his nose!
He bought club membership for all his children and grandchildren even though they were rarely in Derry.

Peter was always supportive and never moaned or bitched about the club, I often wished we had more like him.

RIP.

[dancinpants]

You were robbed? We hammered you for 3/4s of that match; you had one double shot on target in the first half and two in the second half and, while obviously fair play for scoring both the latter, it's a bit much to turn around and say you were robbed of the win. Thought youz got one point too many, to be honest.

Our first decent performance on the new pitch since the first day, and it seems to be improving week by week. If we can get a bit of home form going, we can start to get some results together as our home form is OK.

For some strange reason I think I'll take Superhoops word for it - given how you seem to just imagine stuff.

But don't worry Superhoops, the account of their match against Derry was similar despite gettin' tanked 4-1 :D

Also, P.S, shocked that your rant doesn't include Sammon in some shape or form :eek:

[Superhoops]

You were robbed? We hammered you for 3/4s of that match; you had one double shot on target in the first half and two in the second half and, while obviously fair play for scoring both the latter, it's a bit much to turn around and say you were robbed of the win. Thought youz got one point too many, to be honest

Overstatement of the year :eek: Notice 'no comment' on the penalty that robbed, yes robbed us of 2 points.

[Superhoops]

But don't worry Superhoops, the account of their match against Derry was similar despite gettin' tanked 4-1 :D

Have just read his match report on UCD forum. Appears that every time the ball was in the Bray half it rated as a 'chance' :D

[pineapple stu]

For some strange reason I think I'll take Superhoops word for it - given how you seem to just imagine stuff.

But don't worry Superhoops, the account of their match against Derry was similar despite gettin' tanked 4-1 :D
Ah yes, the 4-1 win which, in the words of someone here, you could have won by seven, despite MNS showing precisely two chances for each team outside the goals. Yup, it was chance after chance after chance after chance for youz.


Overstatement of the year :eek: Notice 'no comment' on the penalty that robbed, yes robbed us of 2 points.I was the far end of the ground for the penalty. My first reaction was that I couldn't believe the ref hadn't given it. I don't buy into this nonsense about how the linesman can't give it - it was his side, he was in line with it and that's what he's there for if the ref misses something. To say that only the ref should make a call like that (a) assumes the ref is competent, which we've already seen is a big ask in itself and (b) is just nonsense.

I'll have to wait till I see it on telly obviously, but I thought it was a penalty.

Bray must be the luckiest team in the Premier this year - four goals at home, and four wins. Three attacks last night, and two goals. Your luck took a turn towards evening itself out last night. Dry your eyes.


Have just read his match report on UCD forum. Appears that every time the ball was in the Bray half it rated as a 'chance' :D
Appears you can't read so.

Point out the non-chances I describe in the report. Then point the Bray chances I missed which showed you deserved the win.

[razor]

9 games without a win, 450km round journey on a ****ty Tuesday to watch Rovers get pummelled by Cork in the second half.

Then equalise late on with our first real attack of the game with spectacular celebrations amongst the 100 of us. Makes it all worthwhile :)Absolutely sick after last night, the poorest Rovers performance at the Cross in years, 1 attack, 1 goal.
Had a goal not given when O'Flynns header was clearly over the line but then the linesman on the Donie Forde has a nightmare overall, ref was excellent though.
Had most of the ball and chances but again failure to put away an inferior team costs us, the ultimate smash and grab.
I knew Rovers were takin the **** when I saw them urinating in the street afterwards. The 2 high class portaloos were obviously not classy enough :D

[placid casual]

good point for Rovers last night.
we played poorly,had one chance and scored.
cue riotous celebrations amid the hooperati.:eek:
great stuff altogetheri.:)

[dfx-]

The ref was nothing special. i.e. nothing Rovers are unaccustomed to in Cork - they are the latest side to resort to hacking at Rice in particular and get away with it. The linesman in front of us was watching a different game to the rest of the ground too.

Only bit of football we played we scored from, but still those celebrations were worth all the crap. A late equaliser down in Cork and for Rovers for a change...the smile is still there this morning :)

[green army]

would be surprised if either pats or bohs win the league. derry were the best team we played this season and will be there or there abouts

[finnpark]

would be surprised if either pats or bohs win the league. derry were the best team we played this season and will be there or there abouts

Cant say I agree.

Cork will probably finish above Derry, I expect a challange from Sligo yet. They won't win it but could spring a surprise.

[Flexy]

Cant say I agree.

Cork will probably finish above Derry, I expect a challange from Sligo yet. They won't win it but could spring a surprise.

Do i hint a touch of jealousy there from a Harps fan. 3 matches this year against our rivals, 3 victories 7 goals scored 1 against not a bad return and with players like Sammy Morrow to come back you never know

[TonyD]

would be surprised if either pats or bohs win the league. derry were the best team we played this season and will be there or there abouts

Will be equally surprised if one of them doesn't. Agree about Derry though. Best team Pats have faced. Three horse race IMO.

[Coltron]

I was at the game.

I can understand Sligo fans being happy their performance and getting a point. I can not understand Sligo fans saying they dominated the game and a draw was the least they deserved. Sligo could have won the game - if they created the chances.

Consider this: In the first half it was competitive. There were only a handful of half chances - none of which involved anything but the Sligo defence, Goalie and the Drogs attack. Drogs got a bit of luck when Byrne's shot on goal got a deflection and this gave the keeper no chance. Luck does come into it.

In the second half was much the same as the first but it moved towards a more open game. Sligo commited men forward and endevoured to create a few chances. They were restricted to a few shots from distance as the Drogs defence, led superbly by Jason Gavin, weathered their storm. Drogs had a number of counter attacks. However due to inabilities and weak points in our side we contrived to make the least of all of these.

In the two minutes of injury time Sligo went on a counter of their own. Down the right wing to the corner flag a Sligo player whips in a cross which hits Gavin's arm - a ball to arm scenario - granted though his arm was raised slightly. Ref sees it but doesn't seem convinced. Lineswomen eventually flags Peno, which Sligo miss, but scramble home the rebound. Full time.

This was the game that was played at United Park last night.

On Zayed: He's been off form since the season started. He is also as useful as a stripper at at braille convention as the "1" in a 4-5-1 formation.

All is not well.

[Schumi]

I thought our penalty was blatent, thank **** for the linesman as the ref wasn't giving anything all night. Even if it wasn't a peno, we deserved it as we've been raped by refs all season over penalty decisions.

[Superhoops]

Bray must be the luckiest team in the Premier this year - four goals at home, and four wins. Three attacks last night, and two goals. Your luck took a turn towards evening itself out last night. Dry your eyes..
From your own report:

- Bray started marginally the stronger; Alan Cawley had a free well over from a dangerous area,
- Derek Pender had a goal ruled out for offside within the opening ten minutes
- and only defensive heroics prevented an immediate equaliser. First Matt Gregg made a stunning save from Ger Rowe before Alan McNally somehow deflected the rebound over the bar with his keeper still on the ground
- Three minutes later, Pat Kavanagh curled home for Bray, but the flag had long gone up for offside
- Bray duly equalised on 62 with their first attack of the half. Sub Onwubiko, only on the pitch two minutes, hassled Conor Kenna into conceding a corner; the set piece was delievered deep to the back post, where Derek Foran was on hand to blast home.
- Bray took the lead with their next chance on 76; again, it came from a corner, with Gavin Whelan taking advantage of remarkably slack UCD defending to glance home a near post header completely unopposed.

Three attacks, my ass :mad:


Appears you can't read so.
And it appears you can't count!

You're not studying maths by any chance. :eek:

[Stevo Da Gull]

Well I just give my 2 cents. I thought that it was a peno and I think that a draw was a fair result.

[pineapple stu]

From your own report:

- Bray started marginally the stronger; Alan Cawley had a free well over from a dangerous area,
- Derek Pender had a goal ruled out for offside within the opening ten minutes
- and only defensive heroics prevented an immediate equaliser. First Matt Gregg made a stunning save from Ger Rowe before Alan McNally somehow deflected the rebound over the bar with his keeper still on the ground
- Three minutes later, Pat Kavanagh curled home for Bray, but the flag had long gone up for offside
- Bray duly equalised on 62 with their first attack of the half. Sub Onwubiko, only on the pitch two minutes, hassled Conor Kenna into conceding a corner; the set piece was delievered deep to the back post, where Derek Foran was on hand to blast home.
- Bray took the lead with their next chance on 76; again, it came from a corner, with Gavin Whelan taking advantage of remarkably slack UCD defending to glance home a near post header completely unopposed.

Three attacks, my ass :mad:

I was being kind to you. Goals disallowed when the flag had long gone up don't really count as attacks, and neither do frees ballooned over. You had three really good chances and scored two. We had lots, and screwed up (lots-2)

Don't know who does the reports on extratime.ie, but the reporter there said about the penalty "Amazingly, referee Connolly saw nothing wrong with the challenge", while the Irish Times said we "peppered" the Bray goal with shots.

[Superhoops]

...Goals disallowed when the flag had long gone up don't really count as attacks, and neither do frees ballooned over.....
But these obviously do!

- Pat McWalter was set free down the left, but his pull back was blocked for a corner
- Kenna slapped a shot into the face of a Bray defender
- he found Derek Doyle in the box, but the retreating Bray defence had enough time to cover and clear.

not one of which actually threatened the goal.


Don't know who does the reports on extratime.ie, but the reporter there said about the penalty "Amazingly, referee Connolly saw nothing wrong with the challenge"....

If that's the case, what was 'controversial' (your own description in your own report) about it? :confused:

[mypost]

Had most of the ball and chances but again failure to put away an inferior team costs us, the ultimate smash and grab.

We haven't scored in Cork for 4 years and haven't won there since before the floodlights were switched on.

I think we owe Cork a few more "smash and grabs" over the next few years. :D

[HarpoJoyce]

......

If that's the case, what was 'controversial' (your own description in your own report) about it? :confused:

Definition:conterversial issue
http://www.google.ie/search?hl=en&oi=definer&q=define:controversial+issue&defl=en
"Definitions of controversial issue on the Web:
Topic that causes heated discussion or debate within society eg the seabed and foreshore legislation.
www.bsa.govt.nz/mediastudies/

A controversy or dispute is a matter of opinion over which parties actively disagree, argue, or debate. Controversies can range in size from private disputes between two individuals to large-scale disagreements between societies.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Controversial issue"

You have Superhoops, you have made the penalty decision controversial.

It was a loose 2-all draw between two struggling teams. Hopefully both teams will be able to repeat their efforts later on in the season.

[pineapple stu]

You have Superhoops, you have made the penalty decision controversial.
As did the referee by not giving it initially.


But these obviously do!

- Pat McWalter was set free down the left, but his pull back was blocked for a corner
- Kenna slapped a shot into the face of a Bray defender
- he found Derek Doyle in the box, but the retreating Bray defence had enough time to cover and clear.

Course they do. For starters, the ball was still in play when the incident happened, which is a fairly major part of an attack. Plus, Bray had to defend them well, as opposed to us having to watch the ball balloon way over. Would have thought that was straight forward enough to understand.

[Aaron]

Owen Morrisons 2 crackers:)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhueKq-rslY

[Superhoops]

...You have Superhoops, you have made the penalty decision controversial...
Is that so? :confused: I only mentioned the word 'controversial' after reading it in your mate Pineapple Stu's match report on the UCD website.

He only thought it was controversial because the referee was not going to give it at all.
As did the referee by not giving it initially...

but PS still thought it was a penalty even though the referee was in a better position than him (unless PS had the binoculars out!)

...I was the far end of the ground for the penalty. My first reaction was that I couldn't believe the ref hadn't given it...

Then we get this gem from you

I thought our penalty was blatent, thank **** for the linesman as the ref wasn't giving anything all night. Even if it wasn't a peno, we deserved it as we've been raped by refs all season over penalty decisions.
A great reason for giving a penalty, even if it wasn't one :eek:

Finally, I didn't think the decision was controversial at all, I thought it was a scandalous decision by two incompetent officials.

[Candystripe]

Derry fans view of a derby game.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbAxjWFW6DE

[Schumi]

Then we get this gem from you

A great reason for giving a penalty, even if it wasn't one :eek:Who are you replying to here? I suggest you read the names on posts.

It was a penalty but I won't be the slightest bit apologetic about any penalty we get this season, no matter how dodgy, after the rubbish we've put up with so far.


Finally, I didn't think the decision was controversial at all, I thought it was a scandalous decision by two incompetent officials.A scandalous desision by the ref not to give it immediately more like.

[sligoman]

Derry fans view of a derby game.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbAxjWFW6DEReally enjoyed that, well put together!

[Dunny]

Derry fans view of a derby game.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbAxjWFW6DE

Great vid there.

[Martinho II]

really enjoyed that derry city clip.. shows perfectly the passion involved in supportin your own team...