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Alan Matthews of all people too....Quote:
Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin
Some debatable decisions from Kelly, like booking Kilduff for McCormack's foul, deflection given as a goal kick and the back pass that the Sligo keeper decided to pick up and we all carried on..
and surprise surprise it was alan matthews who said that!Quote:
Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin
That touched off Kilduff after Foran passed it, Clarke okayed it with the lino before picking it up.Quote:
Originally Posted by dfx-
Did the Hoops not play on the Saturday in Sligo and win 1-0 and then on the monday night not have to travel to Lisburn where they won 3-0 ?? Really nice to see the sligo fans being open and honest.. fair play!! How did Ndo do tonight??? will be a really important player this season
Not sure any Sligo fan used the Saturday-Monday turnaround as an excuse?
Someone give him a UEFA badge. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by harleyleeds
It will be our 9th time to play Sligo since March last year.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cuyahoga
Don't forget, we were without Twigg last night. Sligo aren't going to win 3-0 in Tallaght. Tie is over.
As we know the finalists, next question is where is the final this year?
Ndo was poor. They were all poor I would have said apart from Clarke. Cook was interviewed after the game and said it was the worst performance since he came to the club.
I thought I read somewhere before that the final would be in Tallaght if 2 teams from the south got to it
We havent played that badly in years, utterly woefull and deserved absolutely nothing, in fact we were lucky to lose only by 2, could easily have been 4 or 5.
Often we do be on here whinging when shams scab a 1-0 win and Mc Manus is out of this world, well this couldnt be any more different.
Shams actually played football tonight, they fought and scrapped for everything and created numerous chances, I think at one stage Clarke saved 3 1 on 1's in a row.
It was an embaressing performance for us, totally outclassed, like I said it has been years since ive seen us play as badly as last night.
We struggled to string any passes togethor, we never created any clear cut chances, we couldnt hold any possession, ashamed by that performance.
As with regaurds Kelly, usually I find Kelly half decent in comparison to the likes of Buttimer and Winters, but last night he was as bad as us.
I saw the red card clearly, never a red card and some very ropey decisions elsewhere.
But that and the fatigue arguement does not for a second excuse how so so bad we were.
I never said a word honestQuote:
Originally Posted by Ezeikial
I've seen Sligo twice this year, and while they play some cracking stuff, they are woeful up front for a team of their quality, and I would be stunned if they advance at this stage. They really need a couple of strikers as, from what I've seen, Cretaro and Blinkhorn are just not providing the goods. Maybe when Ndo has a few games under his belt it will make a difference, but they have to get in a striker in the July transfer window - and Foran and Peers to be their regular central-defensive pairing - if they want to challenge for the title imo
Funnily enough McGuinness was missed last night. Foran didn't have one of his better games and I'd say that McGuinness will be first choice with Peers for a while now.
An Amond type goal poacher in July wouldn't go amiss
Still alot of football to be played in the tie. Sligo more than capable of winning 2-0 in Tallaght
Boylesports seem to disagree:Quote:
Originally Posted by hoops1
Shamrock Rovers 4/7 Dundalk 7/4 Sligo Rovers 16/1 Cliftonville 20/1
[QUOTE=mypost;1476094]Someone give him a UEFA badge. :D
Doesnt he have one? Sligo should object and have the game overturned.:confused::plane:
That was more like the Shams I've grown to hate over the years. Tons of football and a real attitude. Our lads forgot that you have to earn the right to play your football and Shams were never going to give us that right on a plate. No more than what happened Rory at the Masters, we hope that this will not have long term psychological effects but it was nice to see Michael O'Neill letting them loose for a change and Finn's goal was a cracker. Second goal has to be the subject of an autopsy conducted by coroner Cook.
I can't see us turning this around. We have never come close to that type of result before and I don't see it happening next week.
Definitely missed McGuinness. You can be the best ball player in the world but you need a bit of strength to play centre half and Foran was far too easily pushed off the ball for my liking.
Would agree as well that our lack of a natural striker is costing us big time. I'd like McGoldrick to get more of a chance in Setanta cup games.
Not all doom and gloom. I honestly don't think that we are as bad as we played last night. Shams were top notch, no doubt about it.
Some good honest posts from Sligo fans about Rovers for a change, just for that we'll let you win the EA Sports Cup to be sociable ;)
Id say he's been waiting a while to get that one in. Got the sack after the game against us last season when we hammered them 6 nil. The Rovers thing is good banter between fans, especially after a game in a bar or that, would have expected a little bit more professional from Matthews tbh. I'll be losing loads of sleep over this obviously.Quote:
Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin
We've had plenty of dodgy decisions go against us over the last few years when playing shams
but the better team by a mile won the match fair and square.
Shortage of lemons in Sligo recently.Quote:
Originally Posted by hoopy
Look, the grace in defeat of the Shams staff and supporters in The Aviva will not be easily forgotten and, for many of us, finally defeating Shams in an FAI Cup Final brought closure and we could finally decommission . Now, lets get together and start hating Bowez.
A special collectors item of half and half Dundalk / Cliftonville scarves have been produced by Dundalk as a memento of the Setanta semi-final meeting:
http://www.dundalkfc.com/dundalkclif...carves-on-sale
Anyone looking for a colourfull ocassion and good value for money night could do worse then check out the €10 ticket deal for Monday nights match
http://www.dundalkfc.com/cliftonvill...offer-extended
Cliftonville must be looking forward to receiving 50% of the £ sales. :good:Quote:
Originally Posted by Ezeikial
EMF Cheque on the way,god knows yous lot need the cash !Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr_Parker
Well we are entitled to our share...:cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by bullit
http://i56.tinypic.com/2qcl094.jpg
Monday nights match against Cliftonville is the first semi-final in Oriel Park since a magical night back in 2002 when Dundalk beat Shamrock Rovers 4-0 in the FAI Cup semi-final before going on to lift the cup in a memorable final against Bohs in Tolka Park.
The memories of that March night in Oriel Park are revived on the Dundalk website, and reminds me why supporters will endure the heartache of defeats, poor performances and crushing disappointments and still keep coming back. It is the hope of more nights like this one that make it all worthwhile:
http://www.dundalkfc.com/semi-memory...-night-in-2002
Link for tonights match.
http://www.myp2p.eu/broadcast.php?ma...23&part=sports
Dundalk 0 v 0 Cliftonville HT
Dundalk v Cliftonville:
Live stream: http://www.fromsportcom.com/v-2/4/56/v-245711.html
Dundalk 0 v 1 Cliftonville '59
Dundalk 1 v 1 Cliftonville '65 Jason byrne
Dundalk 2 v 1 cliftonville '93 Breen
That game didn't happen :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Ezeikial
Peter Hutton must be about 90 at this stage, right?
Johnny Breen looked very good when he came on, albeit against a tired makeshift defence. Took his goal very well. The Reading loanee at the back looks a prospect too - is he on loan until the end of the English season or the Irish one? Dundalk look like they have the makings of a good team and should be challenging for Europe, but their results this season have been poor in the league. Has Foster decided to get his meltdown out of the way early instead of building everyone's hopes up?
Michael Hector. I think he is only with us until July. Had a nightmare against Rovers at the start of the season but he is coming into some form it seems.Quote:
Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin
I believe it did. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by dfx-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psztotXksqE
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Originally Posted by dfx-
Dunny - sorry to have to tell you this, but I have it on good authority from reliable Rovers sources that the You Tube clip is actually doctored footageQuote:
Originally Posted by Dunny
I would say a 2,000 attendance tonight for the Dundalk v Cliftonville match.
The club have to get a big slap on the back for the promotion off the match(E10/E5 in, and access to stand or ground)
Cliftonville had about 350/400 down with them.Some lads/lassies they are :cool:
Half-time was a bit of a love in in the Lilywhite lounge:love2: and the general goodwill and friendliness shown by BOTH sets of supporters should be an example to all other clubs.
Well done to Dundalk on reaching the final and i look forward to meeting whatever Rovers await in the Final.
http://www.orielweb.com/dundalktalk/...ol_dundalk.gif
Can i also mention the best media coverage in the country
DundalkFC report on the match http://www.dundalkfc.com/dundalk-cli...ort-april-2011
Dundalk Manager(audio) http://www.dundalkfc.com/my-proudest...manager-foster
DundalkFC Assistant Manager(audio) response http://www.dundalkfc.com/were-capabl...rovers-kierans
DundalkFC pics https://picasaweb.google.com/nigelca...inalSecondLeg#
Dundalk Democrat (Foster audio)
http://blackandwhitetown.tumblr.com/
Any travel tips on getting back from tallaght to beside the airport tonight without having to go in and out of city centre was looking at the flybus is that still on the go?