Was told just over 5,000 both stands full new terrace beside stand opened up jammed
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Was told just over 5,000 both stands full new terrace beside stand opened up jammed
I thought harps bang average I hope that doesn't come back to haunt me but they offered nothing.
With them having to.come out now and try and score I fancy us to score a couple
I was only listening on the radio, but it seemed like Harps had a good few chances, including one great one late on. While they may have come from Limerick mistakes, you can bet that will carry through to Ballybofey.
Harps missed two open nets and had a stonewall penalty turned down. We done what we set up to do, frustrate Limerick and defend. We take a slender disadvantage to Finn Park and will play an entirely different game. Set up for a photo finish.
Also, quick shout to the shoddy treatment of Harps fans by the stewards. It's a brilliant stadium, but facilities for away fans are crap. One portaloo for men, one for women. 11 euro for a burger and a bottle of water. No segregation and half the away section filled with home fans leaving no seats for half the Harps crowd who travelled, scoffed at by the head steward when it was pointed out to him. Bus broke down carrying 33 Harps fans, the stewards were made aware of it, but they started letting more home fans into the away section and claiming Harps fans were in the wrong.
Finn Park isn't exactly the Camp Nou, but you'd never get treatment like we got tonight there.
On the balance of play Limerick should have won by a larger margin, but the match could easily have been something mad like 3-2. I gave a more complete analysis of the match in the main forum so I'll just c/p it below.Quote:
Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954
Sorry to hear about how you were treated, it's completely unacceptable, I don't think the club really know how to deal with big crowds yet, there's plenty of niggles that annoy me, let alone crap like that.Quote:
Harps are very good at kicking the ball 50 yards in the air, and even better at kicking people. Limerick should have had the game dead and buried by half time.
Harps came more in to the match as both sides tired, missed an absolute sitter when Hall went walkabouts, and it probably was a peno. On the other hand, the harps right back should have been sent off, was good for at least 3 yellows if you count the amount of times fouls were made, two were blatant, one which he was carded for.
Massive crowd, I don't think it was 5k personally, but I couldn't see how many were on terraces to the left of the stand, so maybe it's possible. Limerick might struggle on a narrower pitch in the 2nd leg, but they should never lose to harps over two legs, there's a big gulf in footballing ability. You'd just worry about their ability to do all sorts of nonsense in defense.
On an aside, some sections of the crowd were so, so negative, and very vocal about it, jeering the players when they had the temerity to pass backwards and retain possession, I'm all for seizing the initiative and trying to win the game by more, Limerick were so obviously knackered and incapable of really stretching the game beyond the 60 min mark, still getting decent chances, but getting a fair amount of stick when they weren't piling men forward.
Safe trip home.
Speaking of facilities where will Limerick fans be placed Friday because the only 2 choices really are on a terrace in the cowshed with no seats at all or on an open terrace isn't it?
Limerick fans will be on the away terrace, the gantry side of the ground. Seats are available to anyone who wants a seat though.
You'll be put on the gantry side towards the river end of the ground,bring a jacket and an umbrella !!
Should have scored at least 2 or 3 played well first half got tired second half which is to be expected with the short turn around , Harps looked very average indeed will be disappointed if Limerick go out overall to them the ref did no favours to the game should have started showing the yellow cards much earlier persistent fouling all night by harps . How anyone can think Kelly should have got a red it was a great tackle. Looking at the pitch from the highlights of harps v ucd not going to do Limerick any favours it looks terrible it will be a night of hoof ball. What a crowd fantastic to see the place full the club needs to stay up and will get stronger and stronger over the next few years
Wow. Really?Quote:
Originally Posted by Lims4ever
I was in the main stand right in front of kelly s challenge it was a straight red card all day two feet were off the ground yes he got the ball but you can't go off the ground like that with studs showing.
If you were the Ref on a nite like that would you send off a home player, right in front of the main stand full of passionate home fans!Quote:
Originally Posted by thomas72
Impartiality I had assumed was left to the linesman on the popular side.Quote:
Originally Posted by nr637
The officials have a job to do, the referee bottled it.
It shouldn't matter, if the Ref is! doing his job right the player should walk simple as that
Just like he bottled the yellow card when Clarke was clattered after 10 mins. Finally showed a yellow to the Harps player on his 3rd bookable offence. Rob Rogers is just a poor referee.Quote:
Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954
I'd say it will be a fairly similar game actually, at least early on.Quote:
Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954
Harps will defend deep and wide, but maybe the narrow pitch will mean they won't have to commit so many players to that and will have more going forward.
I'd say Harps have a fair idea about how to defend against us, but I don't think they learned much about where they can get goals from.
It'll be a tight game, in fairness to Harps they can get a goal from anywhere and from anyone, nerves will play a major part in this game, few days rest and light training and Harps will be ready for game
I've no doubt Gareth Harkin can count himself lucky to get away with his yellow card too. Damien McNulty could well have had a second yellow.Quote:
Originally Posted by Market's Field
As I said, the ref bottled it.
It was great to win this home game considering how poor our last 2 home performances were and great to see such a big attendance also. In relation to stewarding I think the club need to take a serious look at the age someone has to be to carry out the job. I saw one young girl around maybe 16 or 17 years old who was a steward in the main stand. She was far too young to be acting as a steward. Also, one male steward who was wearing a stewards high-viz jacket (which stated steward) was banging on a large drum (beside our fans doing all the singing in the main stand). He should be there carrying out his job working as a steward instead of acting as a fan. He cannot be both. Best of luck to the lads on their trip to Finn Park on Friday, lets hope they can finish the job.
How many you reckon you'll take up on Friday?
If we bring 150 we'll be doing well I'd say. More than likely looking at close to 100. If it's anymore than that I will be very pleasantly surprised.
Stewarding issues in regards away crowds are unacceptable, and I know the stewards don't just mess up for away fans. I guess they just aren't used to the big crowds. I did think it was odd hearing that fans were moving barricades (or being allowed to).
Harps should be on the lookout for Pat O'Sullivan at Balleybofey, make sure he doesn't make it onto the pitch at half-time.
Pat Sulllivan's "let's be havin ya" was the highlight #greatestleagueintheworld
p.s. Thanks for all the advise on directions, parking etc. Got in no problem, parked across from Horse and hound, handy get away after the game.
Limerick have requested 500 tickets for Friday nights match.
Can't imagine it will be anywhere near that.
Half would be pretty impressive.
Make them watch it from the carpark next door :DQuote:
Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954
Limerick fans will be in the bottom end of the stand in Finn Park, entering through the gates at that end of the ground. Tickets will be colour coded and there's a big security operation being put in place, as requested by the Gardai/FAI.
Harps wanted Limerick fans over on the gantry side of the ground, the away side of Finn Park, there'd have been good toilet facilities, plenty of space, and the best viewing spot in the ground but only lacking cover. The FAI/Gardai wanted a separate entrance and exit away from Harps fans, and now Harps will have to hire portaloos and have extra people working a gate that's usually only used for Ambulance access and a burger van.
I don't recall a security operation like this in Finn Park for as long as I can remember. Even big Derry games where there'd have been 6,000+ at them didn't have this sort of operation.
If it's because it Limerick fans coming up then it's completely laughable.
If it's cause of a big crowd it still seems strange as you say ye've had big crowds before without the extra security etc..
It's a strange one. Harps have had no problems with any big away crowds in the past. It's on request of the FAI and the Gardai who are going to oversee matchday operations. There's a local security company in as match day sponsors too, so assume that'll include overseeing the stewarding themselves too. Harps and Limerick fans will be separated by barriers and security.
And when you consider Limerick fans have never caused trouble anywhere they have gone it makes it even weirder. Most times the segregation of us at away games goes out the window cause there is no hassle and people end up moving around the ground pretty freely. Around 250-300 went to Galway a few weeks ago without an ounce of trouble.
I think its people being a bit overly cautious because to be blatantly honest our ground isn't fit to hold the crowd that's expected on Friday,you'll get a great welcome to Ballybofey with plenty of pubs within walking distance for some pre match refreshment s ,Roll on Friday may the best team win!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Jofspring
We're an unlikable and dangerous bunch in fairness. People need to be protected from us.
Never liked ye....Quote:
Originally Posted by osarusan
Match night arrangements: http://www.finnharps.com/fhfc/?p=2524
Specific part for LFC fans near the bottom.
http://www.finnharps.com/fhfc/?p=2524
Arrangements for Friday night lads!!!!
Don't know if any truth in it but apparently 11 buses heading up now and cars too.
What's away capacity?
Seen someone say somewhere, possibly the main forum that Limerick asked for 500 tickets.Quote:
Originally Posted by NeverFeltBetter
Limerick asked for 500 tickets yeah, and they're getting it too far as I'm aware. I'm not sure exactly how much of the end Limerick are getting and whether fans will be up on the gravel bank in the corner as well as the end of the stand.
Assume there'll be 50 or 60 seats for Limerick fans too.
Ground capacity is likely to be capped at 5,000 or so and will most likely sell out. Interest around Donegal is huge at the minute and tickets are going on sale in a few places around the county tomorrow.
Note the red section where Limerick fans will be placed.
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