Let’s be honest, who’s surprised that FH scored there? It’s the most LOI goal to concede in Europe, sums up the fixtures against Icelandic opposition the last week, the Icelandic scoring against the run of play on all 3 occasions.
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Let’s be honest, who’s surprised that FH scored there? It’s the most LOI goal to concede in Europe, sums up the fixtures against Icelandic opposition the last week, the Icelandic scoring against the run of play on all 3 occasions.
What a disaster for Sligo.
How are these guys 2-0 up, I’ve never seen a score line a flatter a team more in a long time, they’ve barely even got close to the Sligo rovers goal and have 2 goals.
As bad a performance as I've seen in a long while.
The Stadium announcer is all over the shop lol
And Sligo give away a penalty and the ties over,familiar LOI story against teams that are nothing special.......
You know if the two teams were reversed on their chances Sligo would be 2/3-0 down at half time, typical LOI performance, never take our chances but concede the cheapest goals ever at the other end.
The difference is it's been bread and butter defending for FH. I've said it before but it's a detriment to the league when it's team who come in and out of Europe every few years.Quote:
Originally Posted by CSAD
The other factor (a reason I am also worried for Bohemians tonight) is it’s quite a young Sligo compared to a much older but experienced FH team and you can tell they know exactly what they have to do but when Sligo have needed to defend they have been naive and exposed as a result. You just knew with all the chances Sligo were missing that FH would make them pay.Quote:
Originally Posted by paul_oshea
Dreadful from Sligo. So predictable and pedestrian. More amateur hour concession of soft goals that LOI teams are renowned for conceding in Europe. Only bright spot was Kenny scoring his 1st Euro goal
It's an FH side who are one place above the relegation zone this year, having picked up two points in their last seven league games, against a Sligo side who are joint top here. And FH have won home and away.Quote:
Originally Posted by CSAD
It's hard not to think that results like this really put the lie to those who say the league is steadily improving. Dominating and losing is still losing, especially when you do it twice.
It’s hard to be confident until boh's score, based on the 3 games previous with Icelandic opposition they are incredibly poxy.
It’s different when it’s a bunch of kids v a side like FH who are very experienced in Europe. Sligo were incredibly naive and paid the price in both matches.Quote:
Originally Posted by pineapple stu
Rory Feely blessed there,another silly enforced error…,
What are the hugely experienced side doing near the relegation zone in Iceland? What are the bunch of kids doing at the top of the LoI?Quote:
Originally Posted by CSAD
I think it's entirely fair to draw conclusions from the league on that basis.
Deserved lead for Bohs,Devoy looks a great talent….
That was SO GOOD from Devoy there. Great goal for Bohs.
Very nice. They've been on top the last while
The commentator seems to think Bohs have a 2 goal lead on aggregate, but it finished 1-1 last week. Am I missing something?
I can't be happy for Dawson Devoy his name is too annoying
Nope. Maybe he thinks away goals still (literally) count double?Quote:
Originally Posted by CorribsideSteve
Joy to watch Devoy do his thing.
Hopefully this will be the difference in the 2 ties today, Bohs taking one of the many openings they've created while on top in the first half.
Experience takes on a whole different meaning when it’s a straight knock out game compared to a league where form tends to play a bigger role, when the pressure is on the team with more experience has an edge. You could see during the two matches that Sligo were the better side but when it came to the crucial moments in from of goal from defense and attack that FH’s experience really told, do you think FH would have conceded the goal Sligo conceded on half time, not a chance! It’s just one of those games sadly.Quote:
Originally Posted by pineapple stu
Bohemians really need to get a second and put these guys away, you can tell just from the moments they have that they have it in them to put a chance away if given even a sniff.
I think the league is improving overall, players better coached, fitter, more professional in prep etc. The issue is that other leagues are developing quicker and mainly through proper investment in the game. The Icelandic FA, with government money, have really been driving development of facilities. In some cases over developed grounds for the sort of crowds, but for player development facilities some amazing work done over 10-15 years. Here its still piecemeal, clubs doing things themselves irrespective of years an oppressive association where self interests ruled (never mind the wider grassroots and junior game), and struggles for funding - just to state the obvious lol. In many ways the league being stable, kind of, in ranking is an achievement in itself when all is considered. Doesnt dull the hope and then disappointment. We talk about getting favourable draws in Europe every year but tend to forget that we are a plum draw for other leagues.Quote:
Originally Posted by pineapple stu
There is undoubtedly a learning curve playing in Europe, the old game management nugget that domestically we'd bemoan as cheating and diving. FH were doing plenty of riling up the Sligo lads, elbows, digs, knocking the ball away, and the Sligo lads were getting frustrated by it. Its not a reason for a poor result, but it did contribute. Dundalk learned the hard way, carried in to our domestic game and then the guile of Chris Shields eg was a top moaning point on here weekly.
Hopefully that's that now
Quality limbs from Bohs fans there in fairness to them!
I know from speaking to an Icelandic fan who lives in Ireland about the comparison between the leagues was saying that he thought the Irish league has better players but Icelandic team are better organized, and tbh over the 3 games played you can see that being true, you would never see an Icelandic team concede the kind of goals that Sligo/Boh’s conceded.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nesta99
Bohs go through they could be back playing BCD if their 'singing' fans refuse to comply with instructions. At minimum the numbers wont be allowed if even allowed use the Aviva.
But it's not "one" of those games, is it?Quote:
Originally Posted by CSAD
It's one win from four for top-half LoI sides against bottom-half Icelandic sides (assuming Bohs win now).
Sligo not being able to score and then conceding a goal FH wouldn't have suggests they weren't the better side tbh.
Ouch!:pQuote:
Originally Posted by CSAD
Like a basketball game this match now!
Bohs far too open here for my liking. Maybe they want to stretch Stjarnan, but they get one back and their tails are up!
Old misery guts again, lol, do you work for nphet:rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Nesta99
It’s pointless discussing this with you.Quote:
Originally Posted by pineapple stu
I'm far too lazy to go searching, who do Bohs play next?
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Originally Posted by CSAD
What, because I've challenged your point with relevant facts?
Heaven forfend
Dudelange of Luxembourg.Quote:
Originally Posted by Longfordian
Heard of them before... :)
Jaysus do you want to get me started again.....Quote:
Originally Posted by bennocelt
I am always a miserable old git, doesnt take away from the issue mentioned mind. No I dont work for NPHET, I wish as they had it easy!!
Enjoyed that game, apart from a spell in the 2nd half where they looked like they could let Stjarnan get a foothold in the game, it was dominant and made it count. Sligo didnt when they were on top. However it has happened there are 2 LoI sides in QR2 and 1 in QR3. I think we'd have taken that. In terms of collective finances its worth what about 10-12 back to back league titles so far!?
Yes I believe you spent a night there? Cheers!Quote:
Originally Posted by pineapple stu