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Sorry that it's a bit long after what happened, but in answer to those who are asking why didn't they move the game to Oriel Park or somewhere else, I believe that the match was going to happen in Tallaght at request from the Turkish club, who demanded the match to be in Dublin because they didn't want to travel any longer than this, moving the match even further away from Dublin than Drogheda wouldn't make sense in this case.
Salthill 1-2 Wexford
Waterford 0-4 Mervue
Both results.
Still 1-1 in Athlone.. Athlone had the ball in the net but it's disallowed.
Courtesy of extratime:
Sligo Rovers 0 - 0 Limerick FC
24' - More sustained Rovers possession, and Keane in typical fashion breaks down the right. He shoots, but it will cause Irish Rail more trouble than it will to Barry Ryan.
Very nice:D
Poor enough turnout again at the Showgrounds.
Phiily Gorman scores for Athlone but disallowed by official
Dundalk lead at the Bowl.
2-0 Dundalk
2-1 Sligo
two one sligo 84 goneQuote:
Originally Posted by Mr A
Big goal for Sligo. That's the type of game you have to come through to be champions.
UCD pull one back
Harps 1-0 Longford is a result. Mervue are top though after their rampage in Waterford.
2:1 Sligo ft Limerick had a strong shout for peno on 90 but not given
Could be rightQuote:
Originally Posted by peterpan
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Brendan White @whitebrendan3m
Waterford United boss Paul O'Brien is "considering his position" after a 4-0 defeat to Mervue United, leaving WUFC with 1pt from 3 games
From Twitter, the Limerick FC bus got a window smashed by Sligo locals.
Edit: More diplomatic.
You prob seen this pic posted?Quote:
Originally Posted by NeverFeltBetter
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BGEyI2lCcAAUusd.jpg:large
Seen pictures put up alright. Why are certain Sligo fans even trying to start that ****e for, it's not like there is a history of fighting between the fans. Sad sad people that are going to draw the scum of limerick out when they come down here.Quote:
Originally Posted by NeverFeltBetter
Would he not just wait to get sacked and pick up €50,000?Quote:
Originally Posted by bullit
Was it Sligo where Glentoran fans had their bus shat on?Quote:
Originally Posted by NeverFeltBetter
Must be some real hillbilly types round there.
Or they just really don't like buses. A peculiar neurosis but one we have to consider.
As I recall it was shat in rather than on.Quote:
Originally Posted by adamd164
Forget about Oriel.Quote:
Originally Posted by luiz
Dublin Airport to Tallaght about 14 miles.Dublin Airport to Drogheda about 24 miles.Time spent traveling on coach to either= prob the same.Maybe someone in Drogheda should have told the Turks this! Anyway over and done now.The whole episode was a disaster for all involved.
UCD are one shocking team. I'll be amazed if they avoid the drop. Dundalk weren't super either, but you could tell they could kick up a bit at any stage. Number 19 for UCD was particularly bad, afraid to pick up the ball.
Great first goal for Dundalk.
And **** sake Town!
Wow. Apart from Limerick fans being more than a little disappointed with the referee, there wasn't really any negative vibes at the game.
Lads will have to wait a few hours for a replacement bus. Haven't heard a single complaint about anything before this mind, seemed like it was a friendly affair.
Poor enough game in Finn Park. Baltic conditions and pitch was bumpy as fook.
Difference in the side, the magical Kevin McHugh. Great finish.
Scumbags. Where did it happen?
Seems to be around the middle of the bus on the right hand side.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fivesilver
No one is starting anything you egit, talking about tabloid. Not the first won't be the last. Pity it happened but happens at most grounds in the premier league these days.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jofspring
Edit: take the Oakfield road next time
I take it you'll be leading the investigation then Charlie.
Garda issue.
How they cant manage a squad car to escort a bus the tiny distance to the main road is beyond me.
Having said that youd imagine a good share of the locals in the village would know who the serial culprits are.
Where are the mothers??
Ya cause throwing stones at buses isn't trying to start something :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Sean South
I won't let you down, Chief!Quote:
Originally Posted by Fivesilver
You might have to dig the turd out of evidence for comparison purposes.
In all fairness the referee was fairly consistent for both sides, big shout in the last minute and from my view, side on, same side of the pitch it was a pen! Wasn't given, move on. Great atmosphere with both sets of supporters making great noise! Not a cross word between them so the window on the bus a disappointment - pity as Sligo seems a well run club and over 2,000 turning out on a cold night with plenty of kids at the game, great to see young support in the league, looks good for the future. Hope there are no recriminations in the return game.Quote:
Originally Posted by fieldofmarkets
First of all, it's likely these young fellas weren't at the game so I wouldn't be calling them fans. It's not part of some masterplan for us to start a feud with Limerick fans. There was no trouble between fans before, during or after the game.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jofspring
Secondly as Lim til i die said, it's a Garda issue. If they're not willing/able to try and catch them where they throw the stones from they should be at least directing the buses out a different route. It will add at most 5mins to buses journey time.
That was a hard earned win tonight for Dundalk.
Passing was poor, though conditions didn't help either team. I thought we were lucky to be level before Mulvena's great opening goal. UCD put the back four under huge pressure in the second half and Cherrie and Shields were both immense at keeping them at bay. Shields was my man of the match. He needed to step up as the centre of midfield (Towell in particular) was poor.
They kept going and Kenny's substitutions once again made the difference. He seems to know how to punish teams in the last 15 minutes.
Disappointed with Faherty and Rossiter struggled at right back.
All in all, a great three points considering the conditions and several below par performances.
I agree with you and will retract that it was Sligo fans as its most likely a few little scumbags with nothing better to do. In my opinion though when stones are thrown at buses it leaves a bad taste in people's mouths and may lead to little ****s from limerick (not implying lads on the bus), deciding to do similar to a Sligo bus in the return.Quote:
Originally Posted by sligoman
Maybe to some but if they were "starting" they'd hang around. It's just bawbags doing what they do best. The guardians of the peace won't do much to help so like I said take the Oakfield road next time.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jofspring
True, usually best in these situations for local gardai to escort the away bus a few miles down the road first and it should nearly be compulsory if its such a common occurrence.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sean South