Typical FAI always putting some obstacle in our way!
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Typical FAI always putting some obstacle in our way!
Think it might be better for the competition if Linfield win it. After Portadown and Dungannon getting mullered regularly in this year's group stage, it'd at least prove that LoI teams aren't invincible and might encourage whatever nordie teams are in it next year to treat it more seriously.
Would also like to see Linfield win it from a purely Pats perspective. The more hacked off Drogheda get this year, the better.
Hope Linfield win cos I said they would at the start(didn't bet on it though), but I can see Drogheda wining.
That's fair enough if you didn't have players that were capable of playing football. Doolin has the players to play football that is pleasing to the eye- he doesn't do that cos he's an eejit.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cosmo
He's not a complete eejit though, he left you guys:DQuote:
Originally Posted by DmanDmythDledge
He managed to get a mention of them in front of the TV cameras yesterday - fair play to him.Quote:
Originally Posted by BohsPartisan
He's probably just being a good constituency MP with such support, but sure it all counts.... :)
When it comes to us there are no neutrals on this MB.:(Quote:
Originally Posted by paudie
Is it true that if its a draw after 90 minutes that St Pats will get the trophy? :D
You wish.Quote:
Originally Posted by razor
Save the persecution complex.
Team news from Linfield
http://linfieldfc.com/interview.asp?inv=266
from a team supporters point of view thats perfectly fine. however i think the point being made earlier is that there may be a fair few neutrals (and possibly non eL/IL supporters) watching and with drogs and linfield playing it is unlikely to be an open and exciting game.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cosmo
from a neutral point of view a pat's and cork final would probably be more appealing purley for entertainment value.
that said both linfield and drogheda deserve credit for reaching the final and it is the managers job to get results - by whatever means possible. they may get respect from neutrals for playing fluent attacking football but the only way to get the respect of your fans and more importantly keep your job is by winning games and trophies!!!
I think the problem with this game is, the two teams are so evenly matched.
Drogs have to be favourites though, defending champions, a lot fresher. Linfield have played in and around 60 games and have looked jaded in recent weeks. On the upside, we have a home game so hopefully that'll pull us through.
So someone does really like us?:eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by OneRedArmy
Brilliant.
Remember, we have to stay positive though despite the torrential onslaught against us.:D
read the post again .We DID do it , against " you " to put you out of the setanta cup , REMEMBER ? And since when has it been about exciting nuetrals .Cork excited loads of nuetrals with some nice football and lost to linfield .Results business .Play crap and still win , we did it in last years final and will be happy if we do it again :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Dodge
IF you think that was good football, that would be pleasing to a nuetral, there's no hope for you my friend...
Again try READING my original post .I make reference to the last part of the game .The last 20 mins of the sacond half and extra time .We played some decent football did we not ? Lots of people on here seemed to think we did .
And read my last post
I did ,its you thats concerned about pleasing nuetrals , i wanT to win the game at all costs .Hope its a great game with some wonderful football but at the end of the day dont care as long as we win .Im off now to get excited about cup final day tomorrow .YIPEE :D
The ONLY point I made was that you're an ugly team to watch. I didn't say anything how effective you are.
I agree, although I prefare good football, if we get the result I'll not complain.Quote:
Originally Posted by ndrog
Are you heading up tomorrow mate?
Heading up on the 10 o clock train and going to the shankill for a few light refreshments pre match .Hope i can actually see the game :D
Dodge i think your being very unfair about The drogs team being ugly .Fabio and zayed are big favourites with the ladies round here ya know .
Given the political developments of this week, I hope the non-Setanta media will highlight how easily Drogs and Linfield fans will be mingling for this game.
Setanta did a nice piece on it for one of their group games, but we need the mainstream media to pick-up on such good news stories for the domestic game.
Probably :D :DQuote:
Originally Posted by razor
I've been dissappointed that there have been few if any articles in the broadsheets on the success of the Setanta in fostering good relations between clubs eg Mid Shankhill supporters club's open invititaions to visiting fans.Quote:
Originally Posted by dcfcsteve
You can guarantee if there was ever trouble at a game you'd be able to wallpaper a warehouse with the coverage.
Drogheda are the Chelsea of the EL, plenty of money, play boring football but are effective
All this talk about attractive football is rubbish, football is about winning fairly.
Yes football is about winning fairly, but whatever happened to the phrase the "Beutiful Game". Just look at Arsenal, they won the Premiership with great football and went a whole season unbeaten through it. Teams can play football and win with the right players, and Drogheda IMO have the right playersQuote:
Originally Posted by Dyl10
I'll make a deal with all of you. Your teams all go out and play beautiful, eye catching football (which none of you do btw).
We'll keep winning things.
Fair enough?
I'd rather have both. Also Drogs havnt won as much as they should have with the money they have spentQuote:
Originally Posted by Celdrog
:eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by Celdrog
If youse keep winning trophies at the current rate gawd knows where ye'll keep them all...:confused:
Yes 2 in 10 years, the cabinet is bursting at the seams :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by EireBadBoy
kdjac
Or 3 in 2 years (assuming we win tomorrow).
And it wasn't 2 in 10 years. It was 2 in 40 years:D
Mind you Pats must have played astonshingly wonderful football tonight. Fair play to them. Still didn't win though
Its not the winning the counts it the top of the table part, oh look who we play next :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Celdrog
kdjac
And then look at who were the first to beat you this season :D :DQuote:
Originally Posted by kdjaC
Anyway should be a cracker
:eek: jaysus if you added all them they'd nearly be worth a league win! :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Celdrog
0-0 Half time Drogheda well on top.
sounds familiar :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by dublinharp
Molesting them?
Or have Linfield been interfering with the game a bit?
This is so one sided its untrue.
Linfield dont deserve to win.....if they do
It is risibly familiar. :D :D Drogs just had a penno saved (McAreavey gave it away), and then another class save off Byrne.Quote:
Originally Posted by GavinZac
I predict the 86th minute for Linfield's nicking goal.
holy jesus.....
Hahahaha... 67th minute, sorry!