Ourselves & Shels through on pens.
Pats & Cork also through after tonight's games
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Ourselves & Shels through on pens.
Pats & Cork also through after tonight's games
That was a weird game in Oriel tonight. How we didn't score a few goals is beyond me.
All you need is a striker.Quote:
Originally Posted by White Horse
Pats worked hard in defence. Feely, a converted winger, was excellent. As was the whole back 4 really. Verdon was OK in midfield but we offered nothing going forward
Felt like Dundalk could step it up at any time and they didn't really, bar the odd flurry. Still had enough chances to win but think most of the saves for Clarke and Jennings were comfortable enough. Poynton's effort off the bar would have been some goal
Pretty fair summary. We lack a killer instinct, too many players wanting to pass the ball rather than make an attempt on goal.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dodge
Pats back four were very composed and made sure that they made no mistakes under pressure.
Derry and Sligo off to a flyer
Limerick finally got a test !!!!!!
EA sports cup last 16
Limerick 4 Wexford Youths 0
In fairness, that was essentially a full strength Limerick team against a Wexford team that made 10 changes from their last league game.
In fairness, that was essentially a first division team against a premier division team.Quote:
Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954
Ya it's looking like Limerick are taking both cup very seriously obviously promotion is the no1 target but I reckon Martin Russell knows they will win that league with games to spare leaving him to take the cups seriously.Quote:
Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954
They'll be harder games to come, hopefully in both cups. Seems fairly clear Youths weren't super committed to competing seriously for the League Cup, but good to see Limerick advance.
Fair play to Limerick, they're rampant this season. Best of luck in the next round.
As an amateur club, with a big squad, Youths have to give game time to fringe players. So far, we've made wholesale changes for every game in the LSC & EA Cups. Disappointing that they didn't give Limerick a tougher match tonight but they are very young (and a bit small IMO) but they put in the same sacrifices and the same effort in training as the senior lads.
Forza Youths
Any idea when the draw is? I assume it's going to be fairly soon as the next round is down for the start of May
I think it'll be announced this afternoon
Cheers.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dodge
Shels away please
This was on extratime's live feed of Bray v Bluebell last night -
No idea if it's correct.Quote:
Bray wanders Win and meet cup holders St Patricks Athletic in next round.
They must have been just looking at the pool, it's an open draw this round AFAIKQuote:
Originally Posted by pineapple stu
Caught between naturally wanting an easy draw but also wanting a decent test for the team. I guess Bray would be a nice middle-ground, if they played a full team.
Watch us get Derry away now haha. I'll take a test in a semi easiest draw possible please.Quote:
Originally Posted by NeverFeltBetter
Would make sense alright.Quote:
Originally Posted by PartySaint
Definitely an open draw from the quarters.
Not the most enthralling game of the football at the Brandywell yesterday, but job done. Two fairly strong teams out, so it was pleasing to get the win, and not concede. Surprised at how well Sligo played considering their league position. They started both halves well and caused us problems. I'd imagine they'll start picking up wins soon enough if they play like that.
Obviously would like a home draw for the quarters, but with the matches being played on a bank holiday, could be a sneaky excuse for an overnight stay on the Sunday somewhere if we were drawn away.
It seems like Sligo have played some really good football this year without getting results.
Galway at home. That'll be a hard test alright, Galway doing very well this season.
Cork City v Derry City
If we're lucky the other clubs will announce their ties and we'll figure out the whole draw
Would rather Derry were at home but Cork was very poor at the Brandywell. Derry's record in Cork is awful though.
Cork - Derry
Limerick - Galway
Shelbourne - Shamrock Rovers
Bray - St Pats
All May 2nd.
They almost managed to keep it regionalised :-)
Could we swap with Limerick?Quote:
Originally Posted by refjohn
Worst draw possible for us. May get that weekend away out of it though.
Cant expect too many wins when you score 3 goals in 9 gamesQuote:
Originally Posted by Mr A
Ha!Quote:
Originally Posted by NeverFeltBetter
Extratime knew... :)
Limerick are playing Waterford on Saturday the 30th of April, so don't think the the QF with Galway will go ahead until Tuesday 3rd.
That depends on whether Waterford still exists as a club.
I suppose, in this league, you could put ..."dependent on the clubs continued existence" after any comment on scheduling.
Looking at the press release by Waterford things are a bit glumy down East coast way
Quarter-finals scheduled for Monday May 2 as per fixture list issued before Christmas. Therefore I'd imagine United would need to agree to moving the game to Tuesday, and given we are away to Dundalk the following Friday, I can't see that being a popular move. But I presume FAI have final say and can insist on fixture change?
Club FB says the game will be 7.15 on the 3rd.
Galway are 13/2 to beat Limerick that is a mad price!
That is insane especially the way limerick are defending who won't get away with that at premier league levelQuote:
Originally Posted by joey B
Got 11/2 with PP still a decent price for a premier team v a first division side.
Especially in the League Cup when you can't be sure how strong the line ups will be