I didn't see the banner, but it sounds like it was intended to goad and incite local fans.Quote:
Originally Posted by RathfarnhamHoop
Why not simply support your own team rather than insult others?
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I didn't see the banner, but it sounds like it was intended to goad and incite local fans.Quote:
Originally Posted by RathfarnhamHoop
Why not simply support your own team rather than insult others?
Agree with you that they fought gamely but they couldnt force anything clear cut.Quote:
Originally Posted by placid casual
The gap is still there between Shamrock Rovers and the top two teams and Waterford look a decent oitfit.
Dont think we'll cause you any problems next week to be honest. We're too lightweight and soft.
How are we "8 points behind last year already" when we've only dropped 5 points so far this season?Quote:
Originally Posted by sbgawa
Correct and right :) maths attack while drinking pints :)
Great crowd last night, this is what the loi can be like.
Lol ..You should definitely try that for a while :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Ezeikial
If I have ever insulted you, I offer you a heartfelt apology.Quote:
Originally Posted by sbgawa
I was very impressed with the composed play by Rovers for most of the game, not easy when you are down to 10 men and have to make enforced substitutions through injury. Your point about the defence, and the goalkeeper in particular, are spot on.Quote:
Originally Posted by placid casual
Ronan Finn looked a class apart.
Waterford would be better off giving out to the manager and the board for signing a player that tarnishes their reputation.Quote:
Originally Posted by RathfarnhamHoop
It's impressive for us to be 8 points behind considering we've only dropped 5 points!Quote:
Originally Posted by sbgawa
Losing the best player I've seen play in the league is obviously going to have an impact. But that's not really been our main issue so far this season, our defence has. Our attack is looking significantly stronger than post Seani last year, and its a joy to watch Sadlier and McNamee in particular. Not overly concerned about that.
Our defence on the other hand has been a shambles, and we need to sort that if were to win anything.
That said, I haven't been overly impressed with dundalk (though I'm envious of their defence!) and rovers and Waterford have both been a level below that. Waterford were the better team against us at the cross, but judging teams on just their 1 performance against us is silly.
Its funny to see the revisionism from some posters this year though,where last years Seani team are suddenly amazing. This time last year, every team we played came on here afterwards saying we weren't that good, rovers fans included. Pretty similar to this year's comments.
In my opinion, neither Dundalk or Cork are as good as they were last year. They are both rebuilding their sides having lost key players.
Cork won the title on the back of a player who started for the national team within a year of leaving them. How often does a talent like that come from the league?
The difference between the rebuilding at Dundalk and Cork is that I can see Dundalk getting significantly better as the season progresses.
Pot kettle blackQuote:
Originally Posted by Ezeikial
The difference from your perspective, of course. From ours, we'd see our own situation similarly. McLoughlin has come in at the back as a young lad, and been outstanding since he did. Our starting right backs have been injured and Benno hasn't played yet. As I said, defense is a concern, without a doubt. But JC's teams have always been solid defensively, and I expect him to sort it out and for us to improve significantly there.Quote:
Originally Posted by White Horse
I think we've the best central mid in the league and I'm not concerned by our ability to score. We've got more than enough talent up front. Also, I absolutely love Barry McNamee. We've got a star there, which is brilliant considering how we signed him!
We were never going to match last years start, and I doubt that was anyone's expectation, but I do expect us to be pushing to retain the league, something we've never done.
All in all, it makes for an interesting year ahead. I genuinely don't see Rovers or Waterford being serious title contenders this year, purely on the back of what we've seen so far. But who knows, it has to happen sometime! The dundalk City thing can't last forever.
Thats funny because Waterford fans that have seen Rovers, Dundalk and Cork are saying Rovers are the best of the 3, and thats with 10 men for 80 minutes and a centre mid in left back for 45 minutesQuote:
Originally Posted by El-Pietro
I watched the game back this morning. I thought Rovers were absolutely crap, especially first half. They’ll go no where with Bradley.
Judging teams on one game against you is inherently flawed, but very common on here. Anyone judging us on our game vs Dundalk would think we should be relegation candidates, not top of the league. There's also recency bias, I ****ing hate that club bias, and more.Quote:
Originally Posted by RathfarnhamHoop
We'll have a decent idea at the end of the first series where teams actually stand.
I know, thats what I was pointing out about el'p's post. I'd honestly say I won't judge any team until the end of series two, home and away can be a huge decider in some games, this season especially.Quote:
Originally Posted by micls
In reality though, by the end of series 2 some teams will be well out of it, whatever the head to heads show. But yeah, it should be fairly clear by then who's in it.Quote:
Originally Posted by RathfarnhamHoop
Don't be alarmed everyone but Athlone are winning a game. 1-0 Athlone vs Longford in the first minute Rory McCullough with the goal
They are now losing 3-1. Dundalk also 1 up in sligo.Quote:
Originally Posted by RathfarnhamHoop
5-1 now.
Is Kilkenny's record under threat?