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17/01/2008, 6:50 PM
micls

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Originally Posted by Raheny Red

Was that just for a small group of yiz or a few coachloads though?

2 buses and a good few that flew. Maybe 100-150 in all at the pub.
17/01/2008, 6:53 PM
Maroon 7

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Originally Posted by dcfcsteve

I'm sure it's scheduled there for a reason. I doubt they do these things just to be awkward ! :)

Are there not other sports on Paddy's Day that might be televised anyway? I know BBC or whoever always schedules some NI schools rugby thing, foR example. Is there no GAA on Paddy's Day ?

All-Ireland club finals are on every St Paddy's day on RTE.
17/01/2008, 6:53 PM
Raheny Red

Quote:

Originally Posted by micls

2 buses and a good few that flew. Maybe 100-150 in all at the pub.

Lucky gits!
17/01/2008, 7:41 PM
niamh

Full draw details and reaction:
http://www.setantasports.com/en/Spor...reland-locale/
17/01/2008, 9:34 PM
Dodge

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Originally Posted by dortie

Be interesting to see how that 'massive' club from Dublin do this year...im sure the Setanta viewing figures will break the record for those games...not.

Ah one of the good ol' foot.ie rules. Have a little pop at Derry and within 20 minutes one of their fans will react to it... As predictable as UCD and the wagecap or Bohs fans with any mention of Rovers
17/01/2008, 9:38 PM
hedderman

[quote=Raheny Red;856210] Glentoran's home crowd is an embarrassment.

Not as much as of an embarassment as their floodlights. Never thought I'd pay into a ground and have to squint to watch a football match.
17/01/2008, 10:45 PM
Mr_Parker

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Originally Posted by hedderman

Not as much as of an embarassment as their floodlights. Never thought I'd pay into a ground and have to squint to watch a football match.

Do you own any or are they owned by the council?
18/01/2008, 3:22 AM
dancinpants

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr_Parker

Do you own any or are they owned by the council?

Are you sticking up for the Glens or their floodlights? :confused: Did you install them maybe? Either way, aww bless its wile sweet.

:rolleyes:
18/01/2008, 7:46 AM
Not Brazil

:(

Some old....
18/01/2008, 9:50 AM
hedderman

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr_Parker

Do you own any or are they owned by the council?

I don't want to be overly critical of Glentoran it's just that I was suprised by the poor quality of light at the Setanta Cup fixture in the Oval last year.

I don't really think that it matters who owns the floodlights
18/01/2008, 9:54 AM
Raheny Red

Quote:

Originally Posted by hedderman

I don't want to be overly critical of Glentoran it's just that I was suprised by the poor quality of light at the Setanta Cup fixture in the Oval last year.

I don't really think that it matters who owns the floodlights

I've no idea about aviation but would the poor light of these floodlights have anything to do with the very low flying planes:confused:
18/01/2008, 10:03 AM
Steve Bruce

I think they have improved their floodlights since last year. But not totally certain.

Portadown is far worse though.
18/01/2008, 10:14 AM
Mr_Parker

Quote:

Originally Posted by dancinpants

Are you sticking up for the Glens or their floodlights? :confused: Did you install them maybe? Either way, aww bless its wile sweet.

:rolleyes:

Care to answer my question? :rolleyes:
18/01/2008, 10:20 AM
p�l-dcfc

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Originally Posted by Mr_Parker

Care to answer my question? :rolleyes:

Who cares? Our whole stadium is owned by the council. But not for much longer.

Seriously gone get off your wee anti-derry buzz. Typical Belfast...
18/01/2008, 10:28 AM
Jerry The Saint

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeviathanNI

Three years in a row of us the Glens and Derry City is enough for me to say that Setanta will be losing my support, and a lot of other people's support also. It is supposed to be a draw ffs..

So do you want it to be a draw or do you want it not to be a draw to keep Linfield, Glentoran and Derry separate:confused:

Linfield have always been seeded, Derry and Glens have always not been seeded and there's only two groups. It's unusual but it's not unbelievable to have 3 teams drawn together three years in a row.

EDIT: Now getting Cyprus for three qualification groups in a row - there's definitley something fishy about that :mad: :)
18/01/2008, 11:35 AM
Lux Interior

[QUOTE=hedderman;856393]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raheny Red

Glentoran's home crowd is an embarrassment.

Not as much as of an embarassment as their floodlights. Never thought I'd pay into a ground and have to squint to watch a football match.

Hmmmmn, the parent club won't receive funding for upgrade due to the ongoing situation surrounding our ground move.

Just as well you play in the mini San Siro then, isn't it?

:rolleyes:
18/01/2008, 11:37 AM
Lux Interior

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Originally Posted by Jerry The Saint

So do you want it to be a draw or do you want it not to be a draw to keep Linfield, Glentoran and Derry separate:confused:

Linfield have always been seeded, Derry and Glens have always not been seeded and there's only two groups. It's unusual but it's not unbelievable to have 3 teams drawn together three years in a row.

EDIT: Now getting Cyprus for three qualification groups in a row - there's definitley something fishy about that :mad: :)

Unless you check the odds.

Just a thought; do you think the local Cork police might be a bit concerned about hundreds of ****ed up working class Protestant northerners arriving in their city, with many staying over?
18/01/2008, 11:46 AM
ifk101

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Originally Posted by Lux Interior

Just a thought; do you think the local Cork police might be a bit concerned about hundreds of ****ed up working class Protestant northerners arriving in their city, with many staying over?

:D:D:D
18/01/2008, 2:26 PM
Graemerz

Not sure if anyone would be interested but here is the views from Gary Hamilton. Winners of 2005, Semi Finalists in 2006 and runners-up in 2007. Lucky eh?

We're outsiders in cup: Hamilton

Setanta Sports Cup

Friday, January 18, 2008

By Stuart McKinley

Gary Hamilton has ruled out the possibility of an Irish League club winning the Setanta Sports Cup.

And in a move that will no doubt wind-up Linfield fans, the Glentoran striker claimed that the Windsor Park men got lucky when they won the inaugural competition in 2005.

The Blues have since fallen slightly short of claiming the title of all-Ireland champions again, reaching the semi-final in 2006 before they were runners-up to Drogheda United last season.

According to Hamilton though, that's as close as anyone will get to bringing the trophy north of the border while the current situation persists.

"I think it is an impossible task for an Irish League team to win it," said Hamilton.

"I know Linfield won it one year, but I think if you watched that match they got away lucky that year. Shelbourne deserved to win the game, they dominated and Linfield created two chances and scored two goals.

Linfield and Glentoran will meet yet again in the group stages of this season's competition after yesterday's draw in Dublin.

Derry City and St Patrick's Athletic were also placed in Group Two, while Cliftonville will make their debut in the competition away to holders Drogheda United on opening night, February 26 after coming out in Group One alongside Dungannon Swifts and Cork City.

A week later Linfield host Derry City while the Glens go to Dublin to take on St Pat's.

Each team will play each other once in the Spring before the competition resumes in September. The final is on October 18.
18/01/2008, 3:14 PM
Krstic

Hamilton doesn't give a reason for feeling that IL clubs won't win it this year.
18/01/2008, 4:16 PM
kingdomkerry

Probably didnt want to say they are not as good as LOI clubs
18/01/2008, 4:47 PM
Lux Interior

Quote:

Originally Posted by Graemerz

Not sure if anyone would be interested but here is the views from Gary Hamilton. Winners of 2005, Semi Finalists in 2006 and runners-up in 2007. Lucky eh?

We're outsiders in cup: Hamilton

Hmmmmn, he said Linfield were lucky in one match, not over 3 seasons.

A convenient oversight on your behalf, I'll bet, in your dick-splitting rush to post this.

:rolleyes:
18/01/2008, 5:50 PM
Not Brazil

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingdomkerry

Probably didnt want to say they are not as good as LOI clubs

I think you'll find that Linfield FC's record in the competition to date makes a mockery of your, rather glib, statement.:cool:
18/01/2008, 5:55 PM
kingdomkerry

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Originally Posted by Not Brazil

I think you'll find that Linfield FC's record in the competition to date makes a mockery of your, rather glib, statement.:cool:

I think its a widely held opinion that linfield can compete with the LOI clubs but the rest are a considerable way behind. Im sure a future all ireland league will further prove this.
18/01/2008, 6:05 PM
Not Brazil

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingdomkerry

I think its a widely held opinion that linfield can compete with the LOI clubs but the rest are a considerable way behind. Im sure a future all ireland league will further prove this.

Why would you support an All Ireland league then?:confused:
18/01/2008, 6:53 PM
Graemerz

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lux Interior

Hmmmmn, he said Linfield were lucky in one match, not over 3 seasons.

A convenient oversight on your behalf, I'll bet, in your dick-splitting rush to post this.

:rolleyes:

Strange one. If its just a match Hammy was referring then the Setanta Final 2005 against Shelbourne we dominated and won comfortably 2-0. Blind or just jealous as ever?

The only match we got lucky in was a 1-0 victory against Cork City last year in the semi final. Cork controlled the game yet couldn't find the net. Gary Hamilton didn't mention this in his little embarrassment of an interview. Maybe he should concentrate on his own clubs dismal embarrassing downright sh*te performances before he decides to have a pop at Linfield, eh? ;)

Tell me was your beloved Hammy p*ssed in the Westbourne again when he give this silly statement, was he still celebrating his greatest achievement in his career, a 1-0 win agianst Linfield on Boxing Day to consolidate third position in the league? :eek: Ambition doesn't get higher than THAT btw!

Forever in our Shadow. Fortune Favours the Brave.
18/01/2008, 8:13 PM
kingdomkerry

Quote:

Originally Posted by Not Brazil

Why would you support an All Ireland league then?:confused:

Why would'nt I? It can only improve the game here.
18/01/2008, 9:13 PM
Graemerz

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingdomkerry

Why would'nt I? It can only improve the game here.

I agree. It will improve both sides of the border, the sooner the better in my eyes.
19/01/2008, 11:08 AM
Not Brazil

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingdomkerry

Why would'nt I? It can only improve the game here.

How come?

You said that IL clubs, with the exception of Linfield, would get found out in an AIL.

How would that add anything to the game in the Republic Of Ireland?:confused:
19/01/2008, 12:02 PM
Flexy

Not Brazil - Would you rather play at crap grounds with no atmosphere in Armagh, Limavady, and Insuitute every other week or play in Derry, Sligo, Galway, Cork and Dublin, were the atmosphere would be alot better. Do you not think it would be better for the teams in both leagues and also the supporters. Yes it will mean more travel and expenses but worth it in the long run
19/01/2008, 12:12 PM
kingdomkerry

Hmmmm
19/01/2008, 12:19 PM
kingdomkerry

;)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Not Brazil

How come?

You said that IL clubs, with the exception of Linfield, would get found out in an AIL.

How would that add anything to the game in the Republic Of Ireland?:confused:

Im sure in an AIL linfield, glentoran and cliftonville would be among the strongest in time.

Saying that though, Bohs, Shamrock Rovers, Galway and Cork would be the strongest IMO.

Go on sign up and prove me wrong. I double dare you!!
19/01/2008, 12:41 PM
Flexy

You think Galway and Rovers are bigger clubs than Derry and Pats Lol
19/01/2008, 1:32 PM
kingdomkerry

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flexy

You think Galway and Rovers are bigger clubs than Derry and Pats Lol

I should of said Derry too. Yes Rovers are bigger that Pats. No doubt even down in kerry we know that!
19/01/2008, 2:26 PM
Dodge

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingdomkerry

I should of said Derry too. Yes Rovers are bigger that Pats. No doubt even down in kerry we know that!

Biggest or strongest, and even then Galway?
19/01/2008, 2:31 PM
kingdomkerry

One club for a big city and county. Progressing very nicely. They could be huge
19/01/2008, 2:32 PM
Dodge

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingdomkerry

One club for a big city and county. Progressing very nicely. They could be huge

There's 3 LOI clubs in Galway now...
20/01/2008, 1:13 AM
Graemerz

kingdomkerry is full of sh*t if it was an All Ireland League it would be between Drogs, Derry, St Pats, Bohs, Cork and Linfield as championship contenders. Shamrock Rovers, Galways etc are a bit away of this.
20/01/2008, 9:51 AM
Pablo Escobar

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Originally Posted by Graemerz

kingdomkerry is full of sh*t if it was an All Ireland League it would be between Drogs, Derry, St Pats, Bohs, Cork and Linfield as championship contenders. Shamrock Rovers, Galways etc are a bit away of this.

I wouldn't agree on the Rovers thing. All they need is the move to Tallaght IMO. Galway will be up there with the best in 5 years time (also only my opinion though).
20/01/2008, 10:13 AM
Not Brazil

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flexy

Not Brazil - Would you rather play at crap grounds with no atmosphere in Armagh, Limavady, and Insuitute every other week or play in Derry, Sligo, Galway, Cork and Dublin, were the atmosphere would be alot better. Do you not think it would be better for the teams in both leagues and also the supporters. Yes it will mean more travel and expenses but worth it in the long run

Sorry - I should explain.

I support the idea of an AIL "Premier" League.

Having discussed it at length with a wide variety of fans, the only thing that concerns me is that I don't see Sligo, Galway, Cork etc bringing big travelling support.

I'm not sure whether an AI "Premier" League would increase crowds.

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