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brilliant couldn't have put it better.straight to the point
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Originally Posted by Mr A
brilliant couldn't have put it better.straight to the point
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Originally Posted by dfx-
erm kind of.
Rockfords!Quote:
Originally Posted by paul_oshea
Not sure if it was posted here yet but Rovers game is on Setanta Ireland tomorrow from 4.30. 4.45 kick off.
This would be great and I wonder if there would be some way of luring them in. Probably a name change would be necessary, NW ROVERS or something that would allow them to cross county boundries. Colours are good cos non county. This could provide a population of maybe 250000. 100000 seat stadium, biggest club in country. All joking aside they should try to encourage more outside county fans , would be a very good thing. If they could win the league then encourage the schoolkids.Quote:
Originally Posted by mypost
Think it would be streamed perchance?Quote:
Originally Posted by The Lilywhites
It will almost certainly be streamed.
If you have eircom as your internet provider, you can get it here:
http://eircomsports.eircom.net/Setanta
Drop the Rovers bit, and call it "Connacht United". With 250,000 people based in it's "smallest catchment area", it appeals to almost everyone in the region.Quote:
Originally Posted by harleyleeds
All this talk of catchment areas neglects the fact that all clubs are fighting a losing battle with Manchester United and Liverpool. Sligo do brilliant for a town of 20,000 people.
That's so small minded. Where's your ambition?Quote:
Originally Posted by mypost
Even Termonbarry can support 4 of the largest clubs in the country.
Ohh jesus.Quote:
Originally Posted by mypost
From the makers of "no direct bus from Tallaght to Phibsborough" and "real fans from sligo would fly to Dublin" we now have why people from mayo, donegal, roscommon and leitrim should support a team based in Sligo Town.
Mypost you are a credit to humanity.
Also go easy on harleyleeds since he is clearly a sockpuppet.
I was only there Sunday night. The reason for missing my flight and a days pay as a contractor.Quote:
Originally Posted by SkStu
Looking at those goals against Pats, reminds me of how I have always thought our football teams(clubs and international) have always been made up of midgets...or at least though who wouldn't be considered average sized males at home. Those kazaks almost look like giants against some of them....:)
That must be a worry for Pats on the home game, set pieces, corners/free kicks etc. Not that they are midgets i mean. Looks like they are dangerous in this area, especially given the height difference.
Looking at that video also reminded me of looking at something from 80's esque soviet-russia.
I see this is Mannus' last game for Rovers as he leaves for St Johnstone.
Why is he leaving for St Johnstone?
Mypost is just wumming.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rasputin
his reaction was to my comment which said:-
"Still my comments of admiration twoards the Sligo Rovers fans stand and considering they have possibly the smallest population catchment area in the PD they can well be described as the leagues best. "
This of course has exceptions and you would be top of that list.
No danger you were up in the Showgies helping them prepare for the euro game , to busy trying to put people down to make yourself feel better .
Go offer your help and youll find the world a better place as all your nastiness flows away.
More money?
Money and possibly a longer than 42 week contract?Quote:
Originally Posted by Kingdom
There's no real comparison between the footballing infrastructure in Ireland and Scotland. Better grounds, bigger crowds, probably bigger wages and the fact it mightn't hurt his international chances are a bonus
Thanks Dodge, I know there isn't a comparison infrastructure wise, but I'm still surprised.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dodge
Rovers at the top here, and should be for a good time to come, and with probably constant European football, why move when he's approaching 30
But St Johnstone??? maybe it is the International he's thinking of, but surely he's going to be behind Camp now anyway?Quote:
Originally Posted by The Irish Times
maybe he's been told by the manager that he's off too so he's jumping ship first...Quote:
Originally Posted by Kingdom
Even if he has 5/6 years of an extra £100 a wekk, that will more than make up for the 2-4 European games a season he'd play with Rovers (If he was only interested in european game he wouldn't have left Linfield...). Most players born in the ROI have no emotional attachment to the League, and would jump ship to the UK for £50 so it can't be a surprise when a NI based player does it.
I think the only move thats ever really shocked me (in terms of thinking the player was above the move) was Hoolahan to Livingstone but that worked out for him too. maybe mannus is lookinga t the a similar route
Will he oust Enckelman though? I know even sitting on the bench in Parkhead is probably more of an experience than quietly watching the action in Belfield, but would be hard to progress from a spot on the bench.
thanks , dont have eircom though. can do proxy address if anything available.Quote:
Originally Posted by TheBoss
Anyone see the bit in the star today that reckons Shams are in for a 530k windfall before matchday profits if they get a result tonight , thats serious money for a club who don't have to worry about ground improvements and would of already budgetted their rent for next few seasons so technically most of that money would then go towards squad improvments.
or maybe training ground?Quote:
Originally Posted by dublinred
youth development, paying off bills
what is the money for? its not prize money for winning the round is it?Quote:
Originally Posted by dublinred
if they win this game they still have 1 qual. round yes?
sorry cant find star online.
Worried that'll put a dent in Sligo's inevitable march to league domination?Quote:
Originally Posted by harleyleeds
Anyone else hope Rovers are whipped today????
and europa league play-off too.
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Originally Posted by Dodge
whats with all the wumming on here I cant get the star and was interested in the piece.
sorry Ill be hoping they win.Quote:
Originally Posted by shep
Or you could google the Champions League prize money...Quote:
Originally Posted by harleyleeds
Reagrdless, stop being so sensitive. if you post rubbish, expect people to pick up on it. happens all of us.
Certainly happens dodge a lot :)
Dodge is "the" rubbish moderator......;)
No. I want to see the league's champions making the 3rd round on a more regular basis. There will be the odd set-back but hopefully more often than not the league champion will make that 3rd round and at least the EL play-offs as a result.Quote:
Originally Posted by shep
ok ive no idea whats wrong with asking for info on an article I cant access or how thats rubbish.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dodge
I looked at prize money before and couldnt see that sort of money till group stages so I was curious as to where it comes from.
If Rovers get past spread, will they be seeded in the second round for next years CL, or straight into the third round? Or is it down to individual countries ranking that sees them get past rounds? But how did sligo get into the 3rd round of the Europa league if that were the case....
cos winners went into CL I beleive.
When someone goes on about how small their catchment area is, it's time to examine that and correct it if necessary. No I don't expect the grand people of Boyle and Knock to trek to the Showgrounds every Saturday night, but it is their nearest PD team, so technically, it's in their "catchment area".Quote:
Originally Posted by harleyleeds
your not wrong if they could be encouraged to attend it would be a great boost.Quote:
Originally Posted by mypost
it would be good for the game if ireland could be like england and follow teams not actually in their back yard.
paul-oshea is in mayo but doesnt follow his closest team even though he likes LOI.
That doesn't make sense, sligo won the FAI cup? I don't understand what you are saying.Quote:
Originally Posted by harleyleeds