UCD is a stones throw from RTE, the lazy gits are taking it easy for the last game!
Still thought it is the most sensible game to show, although Shels v Limerick will have a few twists and turns along the way too Id imagine.
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UCD is a stones throw from RTE, the lazy gits are taking it easy for the last game!
Still thought it is the most sensible game to show, although Shels v Limerick will have a few twists and turns along the way too Id imagine.
bhs
Basically RTE were going to show which ever team were in pole position in the relegation fight after last weekend. That team is Galway, no contest, correct decision.
I agree also that Shels match should be shown live on Sat if in any way possible.
IT'S A FIX ;):)
The FAI said GUFC looked very good on dvd so really there was no contest as to who would be shown !!:rolleyes:
I think at this stage, with the amount of television coverage this league gets, one game/stadium is going to have a bearing on people following League of Ireland football or their perception of it. Anyone who would use the example of one game on television not to go to games would just have another stupid excuse not to go anyway.Quote:
Originally Posted by CelticTiger
I don't agree, this is a massive game for Galway and Harps too. Bohs are not exactly packing the place, ask the Derry fans about that. Cork pushing for europe will not have a massive away support imo.Quote:
Originally Posted by CelticTiger
Galway should have at least 500 there, poor form if not. 500 travelling fans will make for a great atmosphere.
It's the obvious game to show. It's the most likely game to have a big celebration at the end (if Galway win and stay up), which is what you want in the last game of the season.
Galway United have been on TV a lot of times this season. The Club need a lot of footage for the 2009 DVD.Quote:
Originally Posted by brianw82
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chance we could get mad maxi to do his thing at the other end of the ucd bowl to add to the atmosphere. It could make for cracking viewing and ensure next years dvd would be no1.
Indeed. I too can imagine a Man Utd fan being impressed by 2,000 fans dwarfed by an elderly stadium he mainly associates with stories of internationals in the days of yore, watching a game between a team which just emerged as having sold said stadium twice and a team which just emerged from examinership.Quote:
Originally Posted by CelticTiger
Half this league's fans have their heads so far up their own hole they could perform a tonsilectomy with their teeth.
Do you honestly think they decide to show games to promote the League.Quote:
Originally Posted by CelticTiger
Its for the real football fans in this country who actually want to see an interesting relegation battle.
I for one, will be watching it on Friday as it will have an affect on who Limerick are playing next season.
I couldn't care less about a twenty something Man Utd fan who won't even watch two seconds of any game because he has already decided it is crap to stop his gulilt.
This is the best game they could have shown, along with Harps and Rovers but why travel to Donegal when UCD is just across the road :)
Yeah seems about right.....RTE choosing the English league over their national league. Its not a great attitude but ive come to expect it by now:mad: Still for what its worth the mns cameras will be there so the highlights will be on rte By the way UCD-Galway is the obvious choice for Fridays match because its got the most resting on it. And i wouldnt worry to much about the 20 something year old "diehard" man u fans looking for something to watch on TV. If they dont have an interest in the league theyre not going to watch it regardless of how big a crowd they see on the TV
I would have been happy if they would have shown any other game than UCD v UNITED as it would have ment even more would have travelled up to Dublin on Friday :)
Cos the Bray tent with 300 people in it did wonders. :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by CelticTiger
Well it should be pretty one sided as UCD have nothing to play for and are rubbish plus it is not a good venue to show a live match from. In saying that I think that the other matches mean little, I doubt that Harps will beat Rivers, 1-1 I reckon so RTE had little choice but to show the team that is going to celebrate the most.Quote:
Originally Posted by JC_GUFC
Excellent quote John83Quote:
Originally Posted by John83
very generous there.Quote:
Originally Posted by John83
The way numbers are going at the moment we'll have anything up to a 1000 fans there.I would think 700-800 will be the likely figure.Still there's a huge interest in the game here in Galway.4/5 buses going so far,hundreds driving,some flying and getting the train with others coming from England.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sam_Heggy
fair play to Galway if there is. There should be at least 20,000 at The Showgies Fri night, maybe 25,000. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Conor H
You will do well to bring 500 to the game.Quote:
Originally Posted by Conor H
Think you should be more concerned about getting 500 to Finn Park rather than what we bring to Dublin.Quote:
Originally Posted by Finlay Harp
FYI we will have minimum 500 there.
In fairness Conor, United only had about 20 at the Pats game,even if it was a Tuesday night. You might bring 500, but i dont see ye bringing 1000.Quote:
Originally Posted by Conor H
I did say i think 700/800 would be more reasonable/attainable.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rovers1
The Pats game was on a Monday night.We were hardly going to bring many to that,like must clubs in the LOI.
500+ away fans from any club is an excellent away support.
You must have more info than Alan Mathews anyway, cos he's signed a new deal with us tonight.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dodge
Unlucky!Quote:
Originally Posted by adamd164
Why's that? Won us the setanta cup with a bunch of kids. Would be ahead of Derry in the league if not for our points deduction and yet the sun shines out of Stephen Kenny's arse.:rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by sligoman
question for you conorh though where did all the support come from all of a sudden??:confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by Conor H
On top of United's core support of prob between 500 and 600 there would be a large section of the Galway sporting public that are open to coming along to games. Some of these face a difficult choice when both Galway United and Connacht Rugby kick off almost simultaneously less than a mile apart on a number of Friday nights during the season - something which does neither club any favours.Quote:
Originally Posted by Martinho II
United's football since Kenna took over has (re-)won a lot of admirers, especially those that were disillusioned with the football played under Cousins. And this message has been reinforced by a positive local media and the tv coverage.
A moderately successful United team would pull in very respectable crowds - indeed we have seen it in the past.
But this weeks away support will be borne a combination of three things:
1. That this is one of United's most important game since the 1991 Cup Final;
2. The relatively good run of results recently that has generated huge optimism that we can stay up;
3. Huge goodwill towards the club in the City and County.
The support has always been there.We've averaged 1300 this season while occupying 12th place for the majority of it.Last year we averaged about 2100 or something like that iirc.Quote:
Originally Posted by Martinho II
The reason behind the huge away support travelling is simple.It's a MUST win game.
Add into that the excellent football they've been playing,the atmosphere at Terryland in recent months and Kenna is proving a big hit down here aswell.
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Originally Posted by adamd164
well, its probably more stable than the bank at the minute ;)
can't see there being a problem with cork getting a licence next year, sure they've already been punished for entering examinership, and yes, i realise the fai can and will implement more of a punishment, but then they will have set a precedent, and would have to do the same to drogs.
I can assure you there will be substantially more than 500 at Finn Park on Friday night. I look forward to MNS on Monday to view your massive support.Quote:
Originally Posted by Conor H
Just in case you miss mondays show, you can also view our massive support on rte.ie.
Its unusual for us to bring anything more than 20-30 to an away match on the bus but you'll always find there are 50 more that go by car. The big bonus this year is Kenna. Our exact average as on our own forum is 1412 this season. Our Hardcore I would put at around 6/700. The extras for this game and the Sligo game are mostly hangers on that have seen the buzz in Terryland and want to take part. The thing is though we must try and maintain status is the Premier on Friday night and then secue Jeff for next season in order to keep these new supporters otherwise we'll be back to gates of 900.Quote:
Originally Posted by Martinho II
What, blades of grass?Quote:
Originally Posted by Rovers1
I love it when peole don't get jokes, and post something jokey in reply to it.Quote:
Originally Posted by WoodquayBoy
Its more blades of grass than is on Finn Parks playing surface at the minute. :oQuote:
Originally Posted by WoodquayBoy
Just found this song Galway fans are planning to put onto their next DVD about their support. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oIxlyDtCuUQuote:
Originally Posted by Conor H
And I love it when someone gets a joke, posts a smart-alec comment in reply to continue the provincial rivalry love-in, and some other guy doesn't realise and posts something like the quote aboveQuote:
Originally Posted by Dodge
That was you trying to be smart alec? jaysus....
:eek: Im shocked truely shocked. :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by WoodquayBoy
Don't worry WQB - Dodge doesn't get sarcasm....Quote:
Originally Posted by WoodquayBoy
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LOL, the irnoing is delicioius