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I wonder how much our manager being suspended for the next two games will help us?
Something not right if the stories of the Rovers game are anything to go by. First game suspended - win in Derry.
Granted, we've a great record in Derry, but still, bit too much of a coincidence.
Galway/Shels presumably would have rather us and Athlone kept losing till the end of the season. If we get a bit of form, the play-offs may even be competitive.
Would definitely rather meet UCD than Athlone, but obviously our first aim is to finish Shels off. Our own run of form is pretty good, having not lost a match since August 8th, when Dundalk knocked us out of the cup 2-1 in Oriel.
Funnily enough if we play you both managers will be suspended for the first leg.Quote:
Originally Posted by pineapple stu
As you say it would have been better to be playing a team on a run of defeats but looks like the Prem team will have won 2 in a row to make playoffs. Still would fancy our chances against you, not so sure about Athlone but crowds would be massive home and away for those.
Will Galway bring many fans to Tolka for the 2nd Leg v Shels?
Already two buses going. Add in Dublin based fans there will definitly be around 100 from Galway if not more
Should be a good few driving too. Will be our best away support of the season for sure.
Rumours coming that Bray players are planning a strike on Friday. So even if they dont its hard to see anything but an Athlone win.
GUFC V Athlone playoff (if it happens) should be a cracking tie
After all the celebrations when they got the point they needed on Friday, it would be a bit insane for the players to boycott the game and get themselves relegated. Besides, Bray can't get relegated.
True. Even if Bray did end up in the relegation spot we all know that Bray would then implode meaning yet another reprieve for Bray.
Was reading the Indo article on Bray, bad situation alright but hopefully a deal with St Joseph's can be reached.
Are we still barred from talking about Bray on foot.ie btw?
This news is about 5/6 weeks old lads... Rumours were they were going to go on strike before the Pat's match, never happened. Can't see them going on strike this week after doing the hard work over the past month.
Shels 1-0 Galway (Murphy) agg:1-2
Shels 1-1 Galway (Ryan Connolly) agg:1-3
Shels 1-2 Galway (Jake Keegan) Agg: 1-4
UCD will have a hell of a battle on their hands.
A small bit of consolation on a hugely disappointing night. Hope Galway go up now.Quote:
Originally Posted by Terry
Can't wait to see the bookies odds on UCD v GU I will be backing Galway in both legs
Disappointed the 1st leg is on Monday. Both teams could have done with a few more days preparation.
I'd guess it might be to do with having the season finished by Oct 31st so that clubs could run players' contracts til then?! Not really sure though cos the FAI cup final is next week so any club might have to extend contracts slightly . It possibly just helps the majority budget.
The season as a whole is too cramped but that debate is for a different thread.
that was the exact thing that happened for us in the playoffs v Bray last yr. I know in Bray they couldnt even get the time to get a program produced.. its shockin from FAI shockin but it doenst surprise me to say the least..Quote:
Originally Posted by IsMiseSean