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Could we have a thread to post links to build up of this Setanta Cup final?
Also for people to give opinions(without going into slagging matches)
Also if anyone has any info on players who are in/out of the game. And how well tickets are going?
So far Linfield are definately without - Kris Lindsay, Connor Downey & Oran Kearney.
Our tickets are selling very well and only a handful left i believe.
sorry steve but hope the drogs win ..you had your day in the sun last week, but best of luck to both oh and no matter who wins except defeat gracefully
I'll not make any excuses if we lose. No point, it's not going to give me much comfort.Quote:
Originally Posted by passerrby
I still take the Blues to win 2-1.
and hopefully no football molestation !!
I think we are safe this week, Corks not in the final:DQuote:
Originally Posted by galwayhoop
Going on past games between the 2 teams it should be tight.First goal will be crucial.
Hope theres a good crowd.
As an EL fan I hope the Drogs win but Linfield have been really impressive at getting results since the start of the Setanta and are due a lot of credit for that.
Is it true Bertie and Ian are going?
The Biggest Club on The Island(TM) to win
Apparently they have been invited, But don't know if they will turn up.Quote:
Originally Posted by paudie
I hope your right. As said before the first goal is important, I think if Linfield get the first goal, we will be hard to shift.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pablo
To be honest the confidence isn't too high at the moment amongst Linfield supporters. Our standard of play recently has been very poor(not talking about just against Cork, against everyone) and our team looks very tired and possibly stale. Hopefully with this weeks rest(the first one in a long time) we will be a bit fresher and hopefully put on a good show and more importantly get the win.
if the drogs are at there best i think they wil be unstoppable however linfield will not go gently into the night
I'm torn. My despise for Drogheda equals any thoughts for Linfield. I cannot bear to see any of them win. I predict that the Belfast Kick and Rush Merchants will grind out a 0 0 draw at Full time. They will be absolutely knackered during extra time but will poach a last minute winner from nowhere. Paul Doolin will be disappointed and will blame injuries and bemoan his teams luck. Big fat Pat will then proceed to credit Linfield with having "character" whilst Felix will say that home advantage for the umpteenth final in a row was key to Linfields success. Then we will have the big baldie one rub it in everyone noses by having a pop at all who have fallen under Linfields sword. This speech will be taken straight from Stuart Byrnes locker. He will get extremely red faced whilst spouting this and his face will then turn purple as Pat Dolan slowly retracts his head from his arse.
all in all it sounds like you're looking forward to it then lofty??? :DQuote:
Originally Posted by lofty9
Doesn't Paisley support Ballymena?Quote:
Originally Posted by Steve Bruce
Doesnt sound too bad...personally id prefer that there was a big scrap. everyone involved game was abandoned and both teams thrown out of the competition.....Then us and Pats would playoff to see who gets the money.Quote:
Originally Posted by lofty9
He does, but Ian and Bertie are being invited as head of states to the game.Quote:
Originally Posted by BohsPartisan
I'd take that;) :DQuote:
Originally Posted by lofty9
of course it would just be awarded to st. pat's without the need for a play-off. it is the setanta cup you know!!Quote:
Originally Posted by micls
ballymena never never never
If Linfield play like recent matches then Drogs will win. If they after skipped the beer this week then Linfield could win.
I would not expect a footballing classic & odds are against goals but heres hoping.
Best chance for Linfield is to get deep crosses in as Drogs Finn keeper is dodgy.
Hoping Linfield win. Mainly because I won't be at a game to hear their fans gloat.
Hope its a good game for the TV (but with a Doolin "inspired" Drogs team I doubt it)
Just to be pedantic, they are Heads of Government; the Heads of State are Mary Mac and Liz.Quote:
Originally Posted by Steve Bruce
Without wishing to sound clichéd, I'd hope for a good game. Like Lofty, I'm not sure I'd want either side to win, but if there's a poor game it could doom the whole competition. The SS Cup final is probably one of the few times we might be able to get increased attention for eL/IL football.
any idea who the ref is
Whys that ? Doolin fairly inspired the players to play you off the park for the last park of the game in inchicore .Still a bit sore are we :rolleyes: We are well capable of playing some good football .But then again you all know better dont ya .Quote:
Originally Posted by Dodge
This match actually has the potential to be the worst ever televised game.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dodge
I knew when I posted it, It was the wrong terminoligy, but couldnt be bother to edit it. :oQuote:
Originally Posted by crc
Of course you're well capable of doing it but you don't. And eveyr other fan in the country thinks likewise. Its not about whether you deserved to beat pats, its about whether you're going to excite nuetrals. And the answer is noQuote:
Originally Posted by ndrog
In fairness to Drogs they were flying in the first half in the semi against Linfield last season.
I think they took Linfield by surprise and should have got a couple before they scored. Held on to the lead fairly comfortably as well if I recall.
If Doolin does something similar this year Drogs could do it.
Since you brought up exciting neutrals over results can I remind people how well we played against Linfield last week:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Dodge
if your stuck for a few bob could you not sell some houses of the plans..sorry robbie could not resist
they can always ground share in oriel.
hhehheehQuote:
Originally Posted by micls
I think we get a 3-0 headstart in that scenario and your barred from getting penos. Dolans rules afaik.
kdjac
Linfield will win, definately.
They're awful.
Like Stephen Kenny once said, you only win trebles on dartboards, a Drogs win for meQuote:
Originally Posted by Steve Bruce
Tbh I dont give a f*** - once we win matches :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Dodge
What pub in Drogheda would be good to watch the match on Saturday??
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Originally Posted by Bomb Landsdowne
Mother Hughes. Stick around for the night and you'll be in for a cracker of a night if we win as the players and cup will probably arrive back there :)
I feel pretty much the same. Can't wait for next year when they'll let the first division champions (aka Dundalk) play in the setanta cup aswell.;)Quote:
Originally Posted by lofty9
if you beat the league cup winners.Quote:
Originally Posted by lilywhite stu
Doesn't Bertie support some shower of English w@nkers? There might be some chance of Paisley turning up but Bertie??? He'll be packing his ManUre scarf, hat and jersey to go over and watch them get the trophy on the Sunday. Actually, it would say a hell of a lot about who gives a damn about Irish football if Paisley turns up and Bertie doesn'tQuote:
Originally Posted by BohsPartisan