eircom League in Europe - 2008

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24/07/2008, 10:15 AM
bennocelt

Quote:

Originally Posted by gufcfan

Congrats to Drogs.

I would hope that the next round will be televised but ye never know with the RTE crowd.

yeah hope so. wasn't even mentioned on the news last night, all about the ga again:rolleyes::mad:
24/07/2008, 10:33 AM
Denis The Red

Quote:

Originally Posted by gufcfan

Congrats to Drogs.

I would hope that the next round will be televised but ye never know with the RTE crowd.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bennocelt

yeah hope so. wasn't even mentioned on the news last night, all about the ga again:rolleyes::mad:

To be fair the Paul Galvin story is fairly big even if it's hilarious, it shows the ineptness of the GAA again(another story for another day).
It dosn't have to be RTE to show the Kiev match, why not TG4 or Setanta, they have rights to Eircom league also.
But I agree someone should show it.
24/07/2008, 10:59 AM
holidaysong

Quote:

Originally Posted by Denis The Red

To be fair the Paul Galvin story is fairly big even if it's hilarious, it shows the ineptness of the GAA again(another story for another day).
It dosn't have to be RTE to show the Kiev match, why not TG4 or Setanta, they have rights to Eircom league also.
But I agree someone should show it.

I remember the news last night talking about some GAA guy being suspended or something.. Is that him? And how is that bigger news than our league champions progressing in the Champions League?
24/07/2008, 11:12 AM
bigmac

Quote:

Originally Posted by Denis The Red

they have rights to Eircom league also.

This isn't an Eircom League game though.
24/07/2008, 11:54 AM
ltfc_2004

Whats the story with tickets for next week ? They on sale at Dalymount ?
24/07/2008, 12:30 PM
pineapple stu

Quote:

Originally Posted by Louth4sam

Yes it does, the saying rising tides lift all ships springs to mind. If an Irish side where to make it into the champions league it would raise people impressions of the league, could increase sponsorship, TV deals plus willingness of players to move to the league.

That's a large enough "if" to make your point completely irrelevant.

On topic, well done to Drogheda. A bigger win than people are giving it credit.
24/07/2008, 12:33 PM
Duggie

Quote:

Originally Posted by holidaysong

I remember the news last night talking about some GAA guy being suspended or something.. Is that him? And how is that bigger news than our league champions progressing in the Champions League?

lads come on GAA is huge, look at the media it gets and crowds it pulls. dub v wex (80,000 plus). now while i agree there was hardly any proper coverage its never goin to compete with GAA. at least tv3 had an interview with doolin. surely one of them could have shown the goal ? the kiev match will be on tv id say.
24/07/2008, 12:45 PM
Denis The Red

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigmac

This isn't an Eircom League game though.

No, but it involves an Eircom League team and surely one of the three stations with rights to Eircom League coverage could show a Champions League qualifier.

Quote:

Originally Posted by holidaysong

I remember the news last night talking about some GAA guy being suspended or something.. Is that him? And how is that bigger news than our league champions progressing in the Champions League?

Yep, that's him.
I don't think it's more important than Drogheda but I can understand it taking preference in the news. As Duggie said, weather we like it or not GAA is huge in this country.
24/07/2008, 12:59 PM
Dazzy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Denis The Red

No, but it involves an Eircom League team and surely one of the three stations with rights to Eircom League coverage could show a Champions League qualifier.

Only a channel with rights to the Champions League can show it. Just because other channels have rights to the LOI doesn't matter.
24/07/2008, 1:00 PM
Mr A

So the Harps Drogheda game on Saturday night has been called off by the FAI. Fair enough, I don't agree with cancelling league games for this but can live with it- but why the hell was this only decided today? Why couldn't the FAI have said to both clubs that if Drogheda get through that this game is off. As it is Harps have a programme at the printers, ads in local papers for the game etc. I really do believe the FAI has improved but this is a joke of a decision. We can only hope the FAI compensate Harps for the money wasted on this.

(It also means we now have 5 weeks without a home game and suspensions due for Saturday carry over until the vital Galway game.)
24/07/2008, 1:10 PM
Schumi

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dazzy

Only a channel with rights to the Champions League can show it.

I think that Champions' League rights are only for the group stages and anyone can show qualifying round games.
24/07/2008, 1:23 PM
holidaysong

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr A

So the Harps Drogheda game on Saturday night has been called off by the FAI.... hope the FAI compensate Harps for the money wasted on this.

(It also means we now have 5 weeks without a home game and suspensions due for Saturday carry over until the vital Galway game.)

That's not right at all. Could Harps not refuse to postpone the game?
24/07/2008, 1:28 PM
Dodge

Quote:

Originally Posted by Schumi

I think that Champions' League rights are only for the group stages and anyone can show qualifying round games.

Spot on. Qualifiers are free to negotiate their own deals
24/07/2008, 3:06 PM
sullanefc

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Originally Posted by Dodge

Spot on. Qualifiers are free to negotiate their own deals

Either way, both RTE and Setanta Ireland have CL rights. No reason either of them can't show the game.
24/07/2008, 3:06 PM
Celdrog

Quote:

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

well done to Drogheda. A bigger win than people are giving it credit.

:eek::eek: Doolin's a genius:D

RTE said before the Levadia game at home that they were televising the Kiev game if we got through. Not sure if its home, away or both - or RTE just trying to appease us for not showing the Levadia game.
24/07/2008, 3:20 PM
spongebob

Well Done Drogheda!
24/07/2008, 3:43 PM
Mr A

Quote:

Originally Posted by holidaysong

That's not right at all. Could Harps not refuse to postpone the game?

Nope, the FAI postponed it and there's damn all we can do.
24/07/2008, 3:49 PM
Dodge

I thought I read RTE wanted to show the lEvadia game but Drogheda wanted more money. (Like last year?)
24/07/2008, 4:37 PM
LeixlipRed

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dodge

I thought I read RTE wanted to show the lEvadia game but Drogheda wanted more money. (Like last year?)

I think the problem last year was RTE offering no money.
24/07/2008, 8:41 PM
blueblood

Hope RTE cop on and give Drogheda a fair price to show the game(s) live, would be a shame if the game isn't shown.
25/07/2008, 10:55 AM
swinfordfc

Quote:

Originally Posted by blueblood

Hope RTE cop on and give Drogheda a fair price to show the game(s) live, would be a shame if the game isn't shown.

The game is on rte2 on tuesday @ 7.45pm
26/07/2008, 1:04 AM
irishultra

Where can I get tickets on Saturday? Will they be on sale at Dalymount?
26/07/2008, 10:03 AM
Navandrog

Tickets will be available from The Drogheda Shop; Saturday 09.00-18.00, Sunday 12.00-18.00, Monday 09.30-18.00 and Tuesday 09.30-18.00.

They will be available from United Park; Saturday 12.00-2.30 and Sunday 10.00-13.00.

They will be available from McFadden�s, Balbriggan; Saturday 09.30-17.30, Monday 09.30-17.30 and Tuesday 09.30-17.30.

They will be available from Tierney�s, Navan; Saturday 09.00-20.00, Sunday 09.00-18.30, Monday 09.00-19.30 and Tuesday 09.00-19.30.

They will be available from Dalymount Park; Saturday 12.00-21.00, Monday 18.00-23.00 and Tuesday 12.00-17.00
26/07/2008, 11:45 PM
Kildare Lad

Anyone know where and when I could get tickets for pats match on thursday?
27/07/2008, 11:43 AM
Dodge

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Originally Posted by Kildare Lad

Anyone know where and when I could get tickets for pats match on thursday?

http://www.stpatsfc.com/news.php?id=2434

Tickets on sale in Richmond. Only �10
29/07/2008, 8:25 AM
swinfordfc

So can Drogs get something out of today game? a draw would be great! :D
29/07/2008, 9:48 AM
amaccann

So what has Kiev's form been like of late? Ignoring precedent and the pedigree of the "name", are there reasons for Drogs to be quietly confident?
29/07/2008, 9:48 AM
LeixlipRed

Kiev have won their first two league games and are top of the table afaik.
29/07/2008, 11:22 AM
paul_oshea

ya they're top of the table alright.
29/07/2008, 11:35 AM
Denis The Red

This is a huge game for Drogs and imo the league and I think we should all support them and wish them the best as we should for Cork and Pats.
Good luck to the three of them.
29/07/2008, 12:03 PM
TheBoss

Ireland Stats v Ukraine

Code:

HOME G W D L F A 1 0 1 0 0 0 European Cup 0 0 0 0 0 0 UEFA Cup 0 0 0 0 0 0 Intertoto Cup 2 2 0 0 5 2 Cup Winners Cup AWAY G W D L F A 1 0 0 1 1 2 European Cup 0 0 0 0 0 0 UEFA Cup 0 0 0 0 0 0 Intertoto Cup 2 0 0 2 0 3 Cup Winners Cup
29/07/2008, 12:21 PM
amaccann

Hey, 9 times out of 10 I can't stand Drogheda or their accents :p but I'll be cheering them on tonight for sure.
29/07/2008, 1:35 PM
mandrake

most of the players dont have drawda accents....
29/07/2008, 2:43 PM
Hitman

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheBoss

Ireland Stats v Ukraine

Code:

HOME G W D L F A 3 2 1 0 5 2 European Cup 1 0 1 0 0 0 UEFA Cup 0 0 0 0 0 0 Cup Winners Cup 2 2 0 0 5 2 Intertoto Cup AWAY G W D L F A 3 0 0 3 1 5 European Cup 1 0 0 1 1 2 UEFA Cup 0 0 0 0 0 0 Cup Winners Cup 2 0 0 2 0 3 Intertoto Cup

Cork City won 2-1 at home and lost 2-0 away to CSKA Kiev in the last season of the Cup-Winners Cup in 98/99.
29/07/2008, 2:55 PM
pete

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hitman

Cork City won 2-1 at home and lost 2-0 away to CSKA Kiev in the last season of the Cup-Winners Cup in 98/99.

Seems like a long time back to semi-pro winter football. We lead 2-0 at home before conceding a late goal.
29/07/2008, 3:21 PM
TheBoss

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hitman

Cork City won 2-1 at home and lost 2-0 away to CSKA Kiev in the last season of the Cup-Winners Cup in 98/99.

I edited the post, the Intertoto and Cup Winners should be the other way around :D
29/07/2008, 3:25 PM
paul_oshea

anyway good luck to drogheda tonight and hopefully they will get a decent result. Would be great if they got a win and had something to play for in the second leg. :)
31/07/2008, 8:44 AM
swinfordfc

Co - efficient

Lads,

After the first leg of the 2nd qualifying round from last night - it a shame that Drogs didnt get Glasgow Rangers or Anderlecht from Belgium as they would actually win the tie's.

As it stands with the co-efficient, with FBK Kaumas drawing with Rangers last night Lithuania have moved onto 8.666pts and have moved up to 28th spot. The table reads as follows;

27 Finland 8.957
28 Lithuania 8.666
29 Slovenia 8.582
30 Latvia 8.498
31 Poland 8.416
32 Ireland 8.165
33 Bosnia H 7.998
34 Hungary 7.499

What we need tonight is for a St. Pats win thus knocking out a Latvian side and for Cork to some how win over in Finland!
31/07/2008, 8:49 AM
Duggie

Quote:

Originally Posted by swinfordfc

Lads,

After the first leg of the 2nd qualifying round from last night - it a shame that Drogs didnt get Glasgow Rangers or Anderlecht from Belgium as they would actually win the tie's.

As it stands with the co-efficient, with FBK Kaumas drawing with Rangers last night Lithuania have moved onto 8.666pts and have moved up to 28th spot. The table reads as follows;

27 Finland 8.957
28 Lithuania 8.666
29 Slovenia 8.582
30 Latvia 8.498
31 Poland 8.416
32 Ireland 8.165
33 Bosnia H 7.998
34 Hungary 7.499

What we need tonight is for a St. Pats win thus knocking out a Latvian side and for Cork to some how win over in Finland!

look at poland one place above us and hungary below us. these would have big clubs so were doin ok i think. few more good years in europe and we will be laughing.
31/07/2008, 10:35 AM
CuanaD

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duggie

look at poland one place above us and hungary below us. these would have big clubs so were doin ok i think. few more good years in europe and we will be laughing.

That's what I keep on trying to convince every barstooler i meet:ball:

At this stage there are 21 countries ranked below us! :eek:

fingers & toes crossed for 2 good results tonight

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