LOI week of May 15/16

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Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin

I actually haven't seen Harps yet but from what I've heard from both their fans and other fans is they're playing very solid football but they're doing a lot better than expected. I've seen UCD a few times, including a couple of matches with the young kids, and there is a real depth of talent there. UCD were always going to have a bit of trouble at the start of the season with a few midweek games and exams going on, but once the summer kicks in I think you'll take control, especially with Mulhall and Belhout there.

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We're unbeaten in the league, 3 points clear with a game in hand and to be honest, I don't think we've got going yet.
We're very solid and have finally added some pace to the side. It's probably the biggest side, physically, we've had in years which is always needed in the First Division.

I think tonight will be tough, travelling the length of the country without Keith Cowan, Packie Mailey and Brian McGroary to face a side who are going well since Hendo took over. If we can get 3 points tonight, we could be 6 points clear of Wexford and 9 clear of UCD albeit very early in the season.

It would set up a cracker in Finn Park next week v UCD.

Let's see how far Limerick have come since that horrible night in Turner's Cross. In the lead-up to MF opening, you really need to give people a reason to turn up.

I'm going to suggest that Paula Brady (tonights referee for Cobh v Harps) enjoys giving Kevin McHugh bookings??

https://twitter.com/paulasbrady

That was very harsh on Derry last night. Although they came clearly with a plan to defend in numbers and for a draw, such was the poor display by Dundalk in the first half, they will be very disappointed to lose the game.

They probably should have had at least one penalty, and the other was in the 'I've seen them given' category. Now granted Dundalk were the only side who tried to play it on the ground, but that was only for the last 20 mins, Derry finished very strong, but Kurtis Byrne really should have finished his one on one after sprinting into the Derry half completely on his own in injury time.

Overall a very poor display by Dundalk, but delighted with the win, via a deflected 87th min shot by Mountney, however Derry will have full value thinking they should have got a point.

Crolly off to a great start with Bray. Good to see him back in the league as from reports he is a modern type coach.

Terrible game in Jackman again. We once again worked hard, knocked the ball around but never really created much. Cork looked very average. Offered zero going forward and had a lot of players that were pretty anonymous all game. They can't blame the pitch either cause while Jackman is a **** hole, the pitch is in pretty good knick.

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Originally Posted by Jofspring

Terrible game in Jackman again. We once again worked hard, knocked the ball around but never really created much. Cork looked very average. Offered zero going forward and had a lot of players that were pretty anonymous all game. They can't blame the pitch either cause while Jackman is a **** hole, the pitch is in pretty good knick.

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I'm happy with not blaming anything. 3 points is enough.

Massive 3 points for Harps. 11 games unbeaten (8 wins), it equals the clubs best ever start to a season.

We're f**ked.

The way we are going, it will take us 13 more games to get the 5 points that currently separate us from the team above us.

F**ked.




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Harps are very big and solid team who will win the first division imo.
They also knock it around well.Sickening though to lose tonight. Most Ramblers fans pretty angry about the throw ball which led to the equaliser. That said harps were pushing for the goal and deserved it.
Wish David Browne the best, looked a nasty injury.

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Originally Posted by Comic Book Guy

Harps are very big and solid team who will win the first division imo.
They also knock it around well.Sickening though to lose tonight. Most Ramblers fans pretty angry about the throw ball which led to the equaliser. That said harps were pushing for the goal and deserved it.
Wish David Browne the best, looked a nasty injury.

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Thought Cobh were excellent in the first half. They'll be very disappointed to have lost.

Injury to the goalkeeper was an ankle injury, maybe broke, swollen up like a balloon according to the ambulance folk.

A fantastic game though I thought, real entertainment while no great amounts of football played. Second half Harps were excellent and looked like the more hungry of the two sides. A different Cobh side under Hendo and could certainly push hard this season for play-offs with one or two additions in the transfer window.

Most Harps fans however were incredibly angry with the performance of Paula Brady, she had a shocker in the middle. Booking Ruairi Keating for diving in what was a clear foul was madness. I think she was equally bad for both sides though, worst referee in the league by an absolute country mile.

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Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954

Thought Cobh were excellent in the first half. They'll be very disappointed to have lost.

Injury to the goalkeeper was an ankle injury, maybe broke, swollen up like a balloon according to the ambulance folk.

A fantastic game though I thought, real entertainment while no great amounts of football played. Second half Harps were excellent and looked like the more hungry of the two sides. A different Cobh side under Hendo and could certainly push hard this season for play-offs with one or two additions in the transfer window.

Most Harps fans however were incredibly angry with the performance of Paula Brady, she had a shocker in the middle. Booking Ruairi Keating for diving in what was a clear foul was madness. I think she was equally bad for both sides though, worst referee in the league by an absolute country mile.

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Good to hear that there are no issues with equality in the league when it comes to standard of ref then.

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Originally Posted by osarusan

We're f**ked.

The way we are going, it will take us 13 more games to get the 5 points that currently separate us from the team above us.

F**ked.

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It looks like the bottom spot is between you and the drogs. I think Bray will improve unless the deal doesn't go through.

Limerick remind me of Dundalk in 2012, not a good thing.

Mickey Funston at it again for Harps (nod to Cobh goalkeeper)




Josh Mailey got Harps second with a decent buildup and good finish




Raymond Foy with the winner from the edge of the box. Note the "ah sh!t" of inevitability from a Cobh supporter.

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Originally Posted by wonder88

Crolly off to a great start with Bray. Good to see him back in the league as from reports he is a modern type coach.

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Aided by the fact that Pats were very average on the night. Our PA chap needs to learn the word Wanderers- Bray Wanders is what he calls us.

[QUOTE=Seagull;1819624]Aided by the fact that Pats were very average on the night./QUOTE]

Sadly that's been the case on numerous occasions this season.

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Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954

Mickey Funston at it again for Harps (nod to Cobh goalkeeper)




Josh Mailey got Harps second with a decent buildup and good finish




Raymond Foy with the winner from the edge of the box. Note the "ah sh!t" of inevitability from a Cobh supporter.

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You can't spell 'Funston' without 'fun'

god we were poison, absolute poison

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Originally Posted by desaintsno.12

god we were poison, absolute poison

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Thankfully we have a handy one on Friday to try bounce back...

Yeah with a recent dip in form, missing a regular centreback, goals not exactly flowing for our striker, cant decide on the midfield selection...I say you hold all the aces and that the league table is totally misleading!! While were at it Shamrock Rovers are incredible to watch with their silky brand of football and Cork City are just pure filth in the numerous tackles they make per game....

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Originally Posted by oriel

They probably should have had at least one penalty, and the other was in the 'I've seen them given' category.

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Thought the challenge was a penalty myself, not sure about the handball.
Disappointing and heartening at the same time, that match. We matched Dundalk on the pitch, especially in the second half. Not a whole lot of chances created, so pretty gutting when the late, deflected goal went in.
In saying that, Byrne really should have made it 2-0 at the death. But if we can play like that against the better teams, we'll do alright.

On a side note, what was the craic with all the garda dogs outside the ground? Bit over the top, surely?

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Originally Posted by brendy_éire

On a side note, what was the craic with all the garda dogs outside the ground? Bit over the top, surely?

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Strongly resisting Derry and greyhound jokes...

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Originally Posted by brendy_éire

On a side note, what was the craic with all the garda dogs outside the ground? Bit over the top, surely?

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I was a bit surprised when I saw that myself. The dogs must have needed a run out or something as there's never been any need for a public order unit when Derry are in town.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=...&v=Rea66fCEKVw Highlights from the Blues 3-1 win over Cabinteely Friday last.

Never seen as many police before as I saw at limerick v Cork.

Do not know what they were expecting to happen.

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Originally Posted by Nesta99

Cork City are just pure filth in the numerous tackles they make per game....

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Thats just cos we keep giving the ball back after we win it. We have no interest in possession football!

I doubt they were there for the decent Derry folk who traveled to the game but after Dundalk's last game in the Brandywell they were likely there to ensure no retaliation from the not so decent type in Dundalk that would neither be in Oriel or the Brandywell but need little excuse for a bit of rock chucking at visiting Derry fans!

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Originally Posted by Seagull

Our PA chap needs to learn the word Wanderers- Bray Wanders is what he calls us.

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Get the older gentleman back! Very pleasant chap.

Lowering the volume wouldn't hurt either it could be heard in Greystones on Saturday it was that loud.

Penalty decision for Galway was a disgrace. Great tackle by Lopes.

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Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954

Penalty decision for Galway was a disgrace. Great tackle by Lopes.

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Truly shocking decision.

Never mind referreeing. Buttimer should be banned from all grounds in the league

Jaysus, looked like a penalty for longford also.

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Originally Posted by osarusan

Jaysus, looked like a penalty for longford also.

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Said at the time I didn't think so and I'm even more convinced now that it wasn't. No contact Imo. Blanchard very clumsy but hasn't put a foot it and didn't push him. No peno. We should have buried rovers on the night no excuses

Certainly looked like no contact. Shaw presumably kicked his own heel.

I thought the defender caused him to clip his own heel as he went to kick, but it wasn't that clear.

The slowed down replays of the same footage don't help much.

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Originally Posted by White Horse

Never mind referreeing. Buttimer should be banned from all grounds in the league

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Genuinely can't remember the last time I've seen him ref without him making a huge mistake. Sometimes he's lucky and they don't cost clubs points, but he'll always get at least 2/3 simple decsions completely wrong

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Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin

Certainly looked like no contact. Shaw presumably kicked his own heel.

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Correct

Just seen footage from soccer Republic and as suspected definite penalty. I thought so Friday night and even more so now. And considering the Rovers back room staff backed up those claims is even more disappointing. Outspoken, check out the footage on RTE player and I'm sure you will change your mind!

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Originally Posted by Olander

Get the older gentleman back! Very pleasant chap.

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Somehow i don't think that will be happening...

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