I feel sorry for Sligo. The better team lost!!!
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I feel sorry for Sligo. The better team lost!!!
That's simply not true WCM.Quote:
Originally Posted by weecountyman
A very small number are in that position. A few more have access to civic facilities, like stadiums. But to claim the majority of continental clubs are civic entities is just not true by any stretch.
Many councils over here aren't doing too great at basic tasks like clearing-up gravity, sorting out housing and keeping the streets clean. Why the hell would you want them to take their eye off their core operations by indulging in fantasy notions such as directly participating in a minority sport in the country (LOI) ? :eek:
It is true, in Germany all but 3 of the Bundesliga sides play in civic facilities, while all but 1 receive local city/regional council support. They mainly work as a public-private partnership with funding for youth training and "development" as well as tax breaks and reduced utility rates.Quote:
Originally Posted by dcfcsteve
While local municipal authorities in the Republic have their faults, they can boost the local economy and development (social and infrastructure) by co-ordinating local sports. SDCC saw the benefit of Rovers in Tallaght, FCC likewise with Sporting Fingal. A PP partnership is the only way for the majority of clubs to go.
I don't see any level of animosity for the likes of Wexford YouthsQuote:
Originally Posted by Mr A
This country is on its knees because of the cosy relationship between politics and developers
Sporting Fingal are funded by Gerry Gannon, a property developer, a Fianna Fáil benefactor and a member of infamous Anglo Irish Bank 'Golden Circle' that is inevitably going to cost taxpayers millions. it is not ethically appropriate that this man is funding Fingal County Council's football franchise when this country has been economically and socially devastated by political and developer relationships.
That is why Sporting Fingal are hated.
Unlucky Sligo, would have preferred them to win it but credit to Fingal for keeping going. Pleased for Kirby even though he didn't get on. Paisley's a nice lad too, even if most down here don't appreciate the way he left us.
That a number of cup finals since the change to non-winter football that the game has been played a downpour and swirling winds. Fair play to both clubs for the second half. Unfortunately, gone are the days of topping up the tan at a cup final.
That's the sacrifice we have to make in return for fairly decent football for the rest of the season.
Saying that - the Norwegian Cup Final last year which I was at was played in temperatures of -4 degrees and freezing rain. Brilliant day it was walking back from the stadium in the snow
Congratulations to Fingal. Deserved to at least bring it to extra time. They were the team that kept going till the final whistle.
I thought it was a great game of football too. Some of the play was excellent. I can't help but wonder if the league would advance in strides if the production was better. RTE's effort was embarassing. The camera work was shocking and the commentary was nothing short of insulting. Constantly getting players names wrong and even the teams name!How could you expect the neutral to watch that? Why bother at all if you're only going to make a half arse attempt. The product is good, the production is awful.
Where was Con Murphy? Peter Collins doesnt have a clue
On Radio 1 with Johnny Mac and Jim McLaughlin. Much better line-up IMO.Quote:
Originally Posted by PartySaint
He does the radio coverage for RTE on Sunday afternoonsQuote:
Originally Posted by PartySaint
Guys,
Is there anything that can be done about blocking the wind that seems to overshadow every game up there? Would a high wall or new stand provide enough cover.
Speaking as someone who regularly stood at the 49 bus stop at the square I can tell you it's pretty non-stop.
Was it a penalty?
It was definitely clumsy from the keeper. I'd say it was a penalty to be honest.
Can't wait to see the Cup final being played in Lansdowne next year, hopefully 2 well supported clubs will make it next year, fill maybe half the ground up.
I was thinking would a Rovers-Bohs final fill it up? be a bloody great final.
Feel sorry for Sligo. Very gracious comments from Paul Cook.
Absolutely delighted for liam buckley. And to see paul cook fail too, how funny that players so well rested seemed to stop playing after 80 minutes! Also great that we won't have sligo embarassing the league in europe again next year.
Doubt any teams would fill it. The bottom tier probably holds about 20,000 so we'd do well to fill that. I'd say the finals will be better attended in general in the Aviva though....Quote:
Originally Posted by Riddickcule
Vantage club members will be sent a ticket every year so hopefully that'll be a boost.
All 3 of em.Quote:
Originally Posted by fionnsci
I just cannot believe it.
Thought it was very harsh myself.Quote:
Originally Posted by SligoBrewer
Hard luck.