Sligo Rovers in Europe

Think I'm right in posting this on this forum as it regards the whole league.
First time in 12yrs and its somewhat of a fairytale for us.
But what do other fans of the eircom league think? Is this good? I know alot of people think that we will undo all the good work done in europe over the last few years. (Lets hope not)

Just worth noting. All the National papers didn't even give this run in alot of coverage because they thought Cork had it in their pocket. Also on MNS they seemed adament Cork had it in the bag. Well there you go, against all the odds and critics.
Anyway what does the average Joe say? Is it a backwards step for the league?

Congrats to Sligo, even though they hit financial difficulty they didn't seem to go as far as Cork so from that regard would have been a bit unfair to see a team in major trouble(at thew time anyway) qualify for Europe after selling their better players.....

Don't think ye'll do too bad... is the Showgies up to Euro standard?

Congrats to Sligo, wholeheartedly!!...

European football in Connaught, make sure you keep our place warm ;)

Best of luck in Europe our Connacht friends. Come to Terryland if they dont let ye use the Showgrounds.

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Originally Posted by KoemansCC

European football in Connaught, make sure you keep our place warm ;)

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But there's only one team in connacht:confused:

;)

Yep fair dues, good strong finish to the season for Sligo and a well deserved European slot...

If we keep our own momentum going next season now that we have a manager that can actually coach a decent game of football , you might actually have some competition...:rolleyes:

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Anyway what does the average Joe say? Is it a backwards step for the league?

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I don't think it's a backwards step at all. We would still be ahead of Drogheda even with their points deduction, and Cork are paying for the sins of their directors. Rules are rules, and they're usually broken by directors and not players, but the players are the ones who pay in the end. I do feel a bit sorry for their players/fans, as they were good enough on the pitch, but they didn't do the league any favours with their performance in Finland this year.

Great result for Sligo last night - congrats & I hope you'll do well in UEFA next year - i like the football Cook has you playing now & it could suit the Euro game.

As for letting down the side in Europe - you couldn't do much worse than Cork did this year!
(yes I know that was just a blip - they have had some great results in the past 5 years)

Great achievement by Sligo, a proper club, a real football town, good support - best of luck to them + you cant helping liking Paul Cooke, comes across as such a decent fella

Fair play to Sligo. Their supporters really rallied around when they were in trouble earlier in the season.

Well done Sligo. Its not hard to tell that the Galway fans are on a high, they are being very kind to Sligo!

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Anyway what does the average Joe say? Is it a backwards step for the league?

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We can't think like that. This is football and it's good to see the underdog or the unlikely team achieve something. If we become too obsessed with only certain sides getting into Europe to maintain the coefficient then it sucks the life out of the game. I'd love the coefficient to improve as much as the next man and I wish Sligo the best of luck in trying to do so. Well done.

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Think I'm right in posting this on this forum as it regards the whole league.
First time in 12yrs and its somewhat of a fairytale for us.
But what do other fans of the eircom league think? Is this good? I know alot of people think that we will undo all the good work done in europe over the last few years. (Lets hope not)

Just worth noting. All the National papers didn't even give this run in alot of coverage because they thought Cork had it in their pocket. Also on MNS they seemed adament Cork had it in the bag. Well there you go, against all the odds and critics.
Anyway what does the average Joe say? Is it a backwards step for the league?

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I am gutted we didnt qualify for the first time since 2003! Not a bad record at all (Yee will be seeded in the 1st round of the new europa league qualifiers and should win that alright its the second qualifying round i am worried about.

Yes Cork let down the league last summer (i was there) but i honestly think it would be better for the league to have us representing the league considering we had a better season than sligo and have better facilities, just the 10 point deduction finished us off and we do deserve some punishment for our financial difficulties so congrats to sligo, Do us proud!

Well Done Sligo......well deserved!:)

Fair play Sligo for snatching the last spot. Twas ridiculous that the media didnt even discuss ye as potential qualifiers!:confused:

Best of luck in the Europa League

PS We still hate ye ;)

Well done to Sligo, fair play to ye and enjoy it!!

Fair play to Sligo well deserved and not a backwards step for the league IMO. You finished in the top 4 so youre good enough to represent irish teams in europe simple as.

well done lads,

If we were not to get it then Sligo seems as good as any club.

If the Showgrounds if not suitable will ye move to the Brandywell?

Remember with European football comes the responsibility if performing. Unless ye get through a couple of rounds no money to be made as will be lucky to break even.

What were Sligos results like in the past?

Congrats Sligo. If ye need a ground we'd be delighted to have ye at the Flansiro. A second home for some of ye already anyway!.