Hypothetically
Of course the Premier Division is weaker this season.
1/ Waterford have the second worst defensive record in the League
and are in second place in the table.
2/ U.C.D. are not in the League and on current form would be much stronger than Dublin City.
3/ A Liam Coyle less Derry City are minus one magician in their battle against the drop.
4/ Bohs are a lot weaker this season. They shed 4-5 professionals in the close season, not to mention one or two talented youngsters, and when the injuries kicked in found the cupboard threadbare.
5/ Shamrock Rovers are on paper weaker than last year, but it has not manifested itself on grass.
6/ St.Patrick's Athletic's home record is on par with U.C.D's in the first third of last season and we all know where U.C.D. ended up. They are without a doubt weaker. Although Clive Delaney's move to Derry on his recent form seems to have weakened both teams.
7/ Longford , who on paper would be slightly stronger, are only now beginning to show signs of it. Their start to the season was shocking. With the squad they have they should be 2nd or 3rd, no disrespect to Waterford who are on paper weaker than last year, but on grass stronger.
All of which is probably some more examples of why Saint and Greavsie described football as " A funny old game"
Of course the Premier Division is weaker this season.
1/ Waterford have the second worst defensive record in the League
and are in second place in the table.
2/ U.C.D. are not in the League and on current form would be much stronger than Dublin City.
3/ A Liam Coyle less Derry City are minus one magician in their battle against the drop.
4/ Bohs are a lot weaker this season. They shed 4-5 professionals in the close season, not to mention one or two talented youngsters, and when the injuries kicked in found the cupboard threadbare.
5/ Shamrock Rovers are on paper weaker than last year, but it has not manifested itself on grass.
6/ St.Patrick's Athletic's home record is on par with U.C.D's in the first third of last season and we all know where U.C.D. ended up. They are without a doubt weaker. Although Clive Delaney's move to Derry on his recent form seems to have weakened both teams.
7/ Longford , who on paper would be slightly stronger, are only now beginning to show signs of it. Their start to the season was shocking. With the squad they have they should be 2nd or 3rd, no disrespect to Waterford who are on paper weaker than last year, but on grass stronger.
All of which is probably some more examples of why Saint and Greavsie described football as " A funny old game"
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