League over. Well done Dundalk.
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League over. Well done Dundalk.
Dundalk never really got going last night.
I had expected them to be sending a message after the defeat to Rovers, but they were fairly sloppy and didn't have much of a plan. We allowed them to have the ball and just focused on keeping our shape and being disciplined, and it worked pretty well.
But once they got the goal it was all over, they saw it out very comfortably. Still, enough positive signs there to think we can put up a fight in the playoff.
The congratulations are gracious but premature.Quote:
Originally Posted by rebel
If roles were reversed I would be very disappointed and probably a little angry if fellow supporters and/or my team were throwing in the towel.
If Cork beat Bohs on 14 Sept (Dundalk have no league game that weekend) they will go into the Turners Cross fixture against Dundalk needing to win to go back level at the top of the table
Cork would have 4 games left and Dundalk with 5 games - Derry, St Pats, Waterford, Sligo and Bohs
It would be difficult to achieve, but that does not mean it is impossible
If you think you can, or think you can't, you're right - Henry Ford
Aged well enough the past 30 years anywayQuote:
Originally Posted by mcgonigle
Probably showing him the price list for his next batch of smokesQuote:
Originally Posted by White Horse
It must be difficult for Rovers supporters younger than 35 years old - having to get their kicks from the sepia tinted history booksQuote:
Originally Posted by RathfarnhamHoop
3 league titles in three decades and no FAI Cups in over 30 years paints a picture of a massively under performing club.
PSSSStt.Quote:
Originally Posted by RathfarnhamHoop
i've a sleeve of 24 league points here if you want to join the party at the top table ;)
Say nawhin to nobody.
Mark Timlin put in his best performance since joining Harps last night. He really was superb. His was the pick of the goals too.
On a side note - Cork passed up on their second successive opportunity to secure 2019 European qualification last night.
A win over St Pats last week would have done the trick or even a draw last night would have secured it. It could be finally achieved by getting a point or more away to Bohs in the next league match or by other results that weekend getting them across the line.
What's the feeling up in Ballybofey? Any of you feel you still have a fighting chance?Quote:
Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954
You're making European qualification sound like when we were trying to wrap up the title last yearQuote:
Originally Posted by Ezeikial
The obsession with rovers as usual. If we had just wonQuote:
Originally Posted by Ezeikial
The league I wouldn't be on here banging on about dundalk. Insecurity ....this is what it must feel like being a man u fan with all the ABU heads.
Roll on next season. This season is done.
Limerick in the playoff match is about the height of it for excitemwnt
Cork in a nutshell under Caulfield.Quote:
Originally Posted by patrickccfc
City have actually secured Europe for next year, as Waterford have lost. But that doesn't really make me feel better about the result last night.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ezeikial
The league is as good as UCDs now. A win for Harps in Belfield will make things very interesting going into the final week, but it'd take a monumental f*ck up from UCD to lose it now.Quote:
Originally Posted by Poor Student
Reckon many are coming up for the game in Belfield?Quote:
Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954
The signs were there very early in the season that Dundalk were going to win the league. Well done and fully deserved.
Well I suppose now that you mention it, there are some similarities. Both were a given from an early stage, but Cork were unable to take several opportunities to wrap it up.Quote:
Originally Posted by patrickccfc
I can't imagine anyone doubting that Cork will qualify for Europe - although it is not impossible for Cork to lose the next two league games (away to Bohs and home to Dundalk) and maybe have to wait for the October visit to Rovers to seek the necessary point. More likely is that Rovers will show their customary inconsistency and drops points before that.
Clearly it's a given, is only a question of when
You didn't read my post, did you? City have secured Europe because Waterford, who are now in fourth place, can't catch us any more.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ezeikial
Lift your head there sbgawa, I was mocking a Hoops supporter who was bragging about league wins over 30 years ago, possibly even before his lifetime. Living in the past is a difficult placeQuote:
Originally Posted by sbgawa
The league is not yet won and the season is far from over for those in the hunt for a major trophy - even if that does not apply to Shamrock Rovers it does apply to nearly half the senior clubs: Dundalk, Cork, Derry, Cobh, UCD, Waterford, Limerick, Longford and Bohs.
If the Shamrock Rovers team also follow you lead and regard the season as done, they could get a reality check as European qualification is not yet secured
Quote:
Originally Posted by sidewayspasser
Apologies. My bad - you are correct. St Pats beating Waterford last night have propelled Cork into Europe.Quote:
Originally Posted by sidewayspasser
I suppose that takes the pressure off, and Cork can play "have a go" football for the remaining 6 league games?
If UCD had lost last night, I'd say you'd have had 200 or 300 going down easy, but with that result, I'm not so sure. Still likely to be about 100 or so anyway I'd imagine.Quote:
Originally Posted by Poor Student
Good win for Pats last night. First half was fairly even and Waterford forced Brendan Clarke into a couple of good saves. We deserved the win on the second half performance though. Lee Desmond imperious again, player of the Season for me. He dealt with Akinade superbly last night.
We've been a mixed bag this year. Good enough to stay out of trouble, but not good enough to bother the top end. Lots of Pats fans want Bucko out, but I'm not sure. Sometimes you have to be careful what you wish for. Pity we went out of the cup last week. That could have put a gloss on the season.
Would love to know who you were mocking and who was bragging as your reply was to me and I was simply pointing out that boastful statements about the 4 in a row have in fact aged quite well considering its still a record over 30 years later, as you quite rightly pointed out that is quite a while ago so it's impressive that it still stands.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ezeikial
Who's living in the past? Are you not allowed to acknowledge history if you weren't there to see it?
You point out the lack of trophies the last 30 years, and yes that's a point, but what's also a point is in that time Rovers have had everything taken from them and had to rebuild through legal and financial battles and have gone from nothing to the best ground and training ground in the league and continued to make history both in Europe and domestically by being the first club in the group stages and extending their lead in the rankings of most league titles.
And we've done all that without our fans giving a flying **** about what Dundalk are doing, that's something you certainly can't say. Get a new hobby mate, majority of your posts here are about Rovers, that's pretty sad.
Can you not figure out that I was mocking you and Placid Casual because of the boastful statements about achievements that happened before your time?Quote:
Originally Posted by RathfarnhamHoop
I understand that there has been precious little to celebrate or boast about in the last 30 years, so maybe I should cut you guys some slack
If you really want to, you could also acquaint yourself with the Rovers teams of the 1920's and 1930's who won 12 league and cups in that period - there's plenty of scope there for living in the pastQuote:
Originally Posted by RathfarnhamHoop
If you actually believe that Rovers "had everything taken from them" you may a wonderfully well-developed victim mentality - really, it's hard to know whether to laugh or cry.Quote:
Originally Posted by RathfarnhamHoop
Your on going obsession with all things rovers says more about you than anyone on this site ever could.
Sad
You guys are like a tag team.Quote:
Originally Posted by sbgawa
You post. I respond to your comments and the next Rovers guy jumps in with the "obsession" line. Then the cycle starts all over again.
A bit like when a bell rings and a dog comes running and then it rings again and the dog comes running and so on and on and the beauty of it is that the dog doesn’t know it’s being manipulated by its master....Quote:
Originally Posted by Ezeikial
Spot on and there's no better at it than Stephen Bradley. Wins a few games, you boys flock to this forum full of bravado and hope. Then he does his thing and you disappear with the realisation that once again your once big club is an also ran. Only to win away to the best team in the country giving you your highlight of the season and low and behold here ya's all are. Next year is your year 😂Quote:
Originally Posted by Calcio Jack
When we are back on top I hope we aren't as condescending and bitter as you boys. I guess we will see
See that's the hilarious thing you and your kin are exactly like that right now and you've nothing to shout about. Just look at the thread after Tuesday's game and twitter was even worse. One good result and you all come crawling out of the woodwork being as condescending and obnoxious as ever despite the 24 point gap. I think that's your answerQuote:
Originally Posted by sbgawa
McGlade for Ireland lads. Reminds me of Paddy McCourt in his pomp.
Bitterness over Rovers smash and grab win on Tuesday? Not a bit of it from me - you may remember I gave Rovers credit for the achievementQuote:
Originally Posted by sbgawa
While I see no bitterness towards Rovers in the recent posts exchanged here, there maybe a bit of pity and plenty of mocking for the delusions that seem to be a perpetual feature among Rovers fans over the last number of years
Of course Rovers will come good again at some point in the future - maybe the cup specialists will win another cup before another 30 years have passed. Who knows when it will happen.
Heres a reminder of the consistent under-performing of your team over recent seasons showing average points per league match and win percentage -
2012 1.73 46.7% 2013 1.58 39.4% 2014 1.88 54.5% 2015 1.97 54.5% 2016 1.67 48.5% 2017 1.64 51.5% 2018* 1.63 46.7%
To put this into perspective the league winner in those years have typically got 2.2 - 2.3 points per match an a win rate of 67% to 75%. Currently in 2018 Dundalk are on 2.43 points per match and a win rate of 76.7%
This gives a glimpse of the improvement needed - do you really think that a Stephen Bradley led Rovers is going to deliver this next season?
Thanks for the time and effort taken producing such a long post proving your ridiculous obsession. When I go to the same trouble 're dundalk I'll realise I've turned into an obsessive nutter
Your needle is stuck - You're obsessed with obsession and as usual won't engage in discussing any of the issues raisedQuote:
Originally Posted by sbgawa
If you have anything to back up your optimism about being "back on top" in the near future under Bradley, other than delusion and blind hope, I'd love to hear it.
The league is cyclical 10 years ago you were shaking buckets as have plenty of us. It's just a question of time or do you think dfc will be on top forever...
We were 44 points behind bohs in 2008 and only 4 in 2009 a far bigger gap. You should try to keep a bit of perspective and stop being so endlessly negative about your favourite subject ..It's beyond boring .
Good win in Bray which makes the non-performance against Bohs all the more baffling. Consistency has been awful since Kenny came in six years ago and nobody seems to heva figured out why as we've had good and bad squads since.
Anyway, I know neither division is wrapped up yet, but the two best sides look to be wrapping up their titles. If Dundalk hadn't had such a mixed start they'd have pulled away sooner I think, and UCD are just a Premier side in the wrong division. Well done to both coaches - the Premier will be better with UCD in it instead of Bray.
My word Zeke would fight with his own toes, while much of what he says is true, no man it's a prophet in his own country and while his message is true it might not bear such constant repetition, even if Shamrock are guilty of drinking their own bathwater betimes. I see a claim further up the page apropos Shamrocks facilities, that they clawed themselves from nothing to having the best in the league. As far as I am aware Shamrock are tenants of SDCC and RSC and while nobody can deny the success of Shamrock 1.0, Shamrock 2.0 have not reproduced that and they rely on the kindness of strangers for both ground and training facilities.
Fair commentQuote:
Originally Posted by redarmyfaction
I resolve to argue less in the future (I might even ignore some/most of Bradsers delusional comments)
Jesus, what did I start there 😗.
Couple of things, zukini.
I was alive and well to witness the 4 in a row team, I even remember the Giles team before who were a bit $hit.
My point was that if dalk had not given Maguire to cork then it is Dundalk who would have win 4 in a row and thus rightly seen as one of the greatest league of Ireland teams if all time.
Simples.