City v Bohs.
Second year in a row we've had 2 big teams in the final, which is good for the League Cup.
I'd say a lot will hang on the choice/toss of venue in this one, but I think Bohs will pip it. City aren't up-to-speed yet.
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City v Bohs.
Second year in a row we've had 2 big teams in the final, which is good for the League Cup.
I'd say a lot will hang on the choice/toss of venue in this one, but I think Bohs will pip it. City aren't up-to-speed yet.
5th and 7th in the league. Hardly 2 big teams this season tbh.Quote:
Originally Posted by dcfcsteve
It will be a full house anyway
What more can you ask for?
Dry yer eyes, ffs......:rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by sligoman
Sleeping Giants. :pQuote:
Originally Posted by sligoman
Jesus Steve, you don't stop for one minute do you :p
Our 17th final in 21 seasons, not bad.:)
[QUOTE=Rogue Trader;757338][QUOTE=dcfcsteve;757324]City v Bohs.
That was a league game not league cupQuote:
Did Cork beat Bray last night in a league cup semi ? :confused: I thought it was a draw :confused:
I think we are unbeaten domestically since Robinson came in. Starting to play very well in stages. Morrow and McHugh are starting to gel into a great partnership. We'll be well up to speed by the time the final comes.Quote:
Originally Posted by dcfcsteve
Its seems to be a case of a game of 2 halfs with us at the minute. Poor in the first half and excellent in the 2nd. Robbo must give them a serious boot at half time:DQuote:
Originally Posted by lofty9
:eek: He takin' the p!ss. He's just vexed that when people say Rovers they seldomly mean Shligo, so he's trying the same with Derry and Cork.Quote:
Originally Posted by Shiba
No idea who this Robinson person is, but if we're unbeaten since he got here, I think i like the guy.Quote:
Originally Posted by lofty9
:D Robbo then, eagle eye!!;)Quote:
Originally Posted by dancinpants
We sounded poor in the first half tonight though - as we have a tendancy to do these days !Quote:
Originally Posted by lofty9
You can afford to be poor for a half against the likes of UCD or Bray (unless you're Cork, of course.... ;) . But Bohs are much more likely to punish us if we're asleep for half the game.
If it's in Dalymount, I'd make Bohs favourite. I'd make us favs if it's at the 'randy.
100% agree.Quote:
Originally Posted by dcfcsteve
Our home form is among the best in the league, still unbeaten. Our away form is best talked about when I'm not around. So for me the biggest thing wasn't who'd win tonight but whether we'd get a home draw or not.
Looking forward to it, could be a good game. Both Bohs and Derry may be good enough to challenge for a title next year but are way off the pace this season. This offers a great chance for both clubs for Setanta and a bit of Silverware. As I said, looking forward to it!
Can anyone confirm where the final is to be played??
A toss of the coin decides. Apparently due to take place in next 2 days.Quote:
Originally Posted by centre mid
Fingers crossed for the 'randy...
Toss of a coin today or tomorrow I believe?
Whoever gets the home advantage should expect to win it.
Not a great game last night but McCourt was worth the admission fee alone much as it galls me to pay in to the Brandywell. He never fails to impress me and was his usual skilkul tricky self last night against UCD. What a goal that was. He beat about 4 or 5 players and slotted in from an impossible angle or seemingly impossible angle.
Good goal by Kevin McHugh as well. Where all good strikers should be he was in the 6 yard box to meet a lovely cross.
Never expected any other result. My last League of Ireland game for the forseeable future. Happy memories. Pity it was to see Derry City but there ya go.
Sometime today I believe.Quote:
Originally Posted by dcfcsteve
Really ?!?!?Quote:
Originally Posted by DmanDmythDledge
Now you've got me all excited after a day full of problems......! :D
So say BBC NI, so if they're wrong don't blame me for getting your hopes up.;)Quote:
Originally Posted by dcfcsteve
The final is to be held in the Brandywell :D
Where did you hear that?
Board member on our forum
lump on derry:)
Brandywell to host eircom League of Ireland Cup final
The final of the eircom League of Ireland Cup will be held in the Brandywell Stadium on Tuesday October 9th. The venue was decided in a draw between the two clubs participating in the final, Derry City and Bohemians.
The match will kick-off at 8pm and will be broadcast live on Setanta Sports.
There is a God......!!!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Réiteoir
YEEEESSSSSSS ! :D
Thats the last two times now that Bohs have been in the League Cup final that we have lost the toss!!Grrrrr!!!!
Second time in-a-row that we've won the toss.Quote:
Originally Posted by btid1
Hopefully third time in a row that we'll lift the trophy.......! :)
The only saving grace is that its on Setanta but I hate the fact that its a Tuesday night.Im sure this argument has been done to death but it really shows the importance the FAI attach to the competition that they put one of their showpiece finals on a Tuesday night!Quote:
Originally Posted by dcfcsteve
I know the Derry fans will turn out in large numbers but it gives no consideration to travelling fans.
We brought 1,000+ to the League Cup Final in Belfield a few years ago. It was on Setanta and a Monday night game. No excuses.Quote:
Originally Posted by btid1
Exactly. And it's not as if a League Cup Final was a novelty for City fans, whilst it will be for Bohs. You haven't won the trophy in over 25 years, and I don't think you've even been in a final since then, so that's reason enough alone for a decent travelling support..Quote:
Originally Posted by lofty9
So no excuses. We'll see who the Big Club is on 9th October...... :D :p
Longford in the league cup final under Farrelly.......Didnt end well though:(Quote:
Originally Posted by dcfcsteve
Great stuff, hopefully we can use 11 men to win it this time instead of only 9 last season.:p
Champions league final is on a wed night,do you think Uefa dont rank this as an important event?Quote:
Originally Posted by btid1
Thats a ridiculous comparison.Its not like CL games have a problem with small attendances where as the EL has.So how do we encourage a large attendance ?.......I know we will put it on a Tuesday night!!Genius!Quote:
Originally Posted by londonhoop
To all the Derry fans saying there is no excuse for not travelling I want you all to come into my office and tell my boss that.Hes not that fond of giving time off for matches when you've no holidays left!!!
When you are a fan of a big team you keep your annual leave for possible finals. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by btid1
The boss of a fan of a Big Club would understand.Quote:
Originally Posted by btid1
In fact - the boss would probably be going to the game himself..... :D
I remember in the 80's and 90's before we had floodlights at the Brandywell - the schools in Derry would have to shut for the afternoon when we had mid-week games on (European matches, friendlies) as too many of the kids and teachers wanted to go..... :eek:
Unfortunately lads the big club religion has not spread as far as this office yet and like all major religions there are some doubters out there!!!!
No harm having a Cup Final midweek but one team having home advantage is a farce. Finals should be at neutral venues.
This game could have been held in Longford. Almost 6,000 seats which would do and about equidistant for both sets of fans.
KOH