Rovers were selling it as that, Everton never officially announced it as first team.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nah Nah Nah Nah
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Rovers were selling it as that, Everton never officially announced it as first team.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nah Nah Nah Nah
A "full squad" and "7 top players" is completely different. Last year, City brought a full squad to the Dublin Super Cup. Look at the team they put out against the LOI Select and the team they put out the next day against Inter Milan (two vastly different teams and the team against the LOI Select had only two or three names that many would have know - Adam Johnston and Shaun Wright-Phillips being those). I'd fully expect the same in Germany and Limerick this year. "7 top players" could see Adam Johnston, Kolo Toure, Edin Dzeko, Stefan Savic, Costel Pantilimon, Abdul Razak and John Guidetti feature - all top players, but fringe players at the end of the day.Quote:
Originally Posted by bluewhitearmy
I'd expect the team in Germany to be the one that will feature against Chelsea in the Charity Shield. The one in Limerick will be made up of fringe first team players and players from City's Elite Development Squad.
Look at City's website. There is no mention of the game. It's not listed with their other first team friendly games. There was no quotes from City in today's press releases. City are also playing friendlies in England against the likes of Oldham and Stockport and are City XI teams. These aren't listed on the website either which leads me to believe that the squad coming to Limerick will be far from a 'full-squad'.
Just had visions of 2007 (if I remember right) when Harps played Celtic in Finn Park. They promised a full team, but instead brought over a team of fringe players like Thomas Gravesen, Evander Sno, Bobo Balde, Stephen Pressley, Stephen Caldwell amongst others. All good players, but were all fringe players at the time.
They also said a full squad will travel. They didn't say they would all play. The promoter has said it will feature some of Man City's top stars.Quote:
Originally Posted by harps1954
Have heard Harte, Silva, Clichy, Lescott and one or two more I can't think of to play. Then they have said Tevez, Auguero, Ballotelli etc… could feature. I don't think they could ever come out and guarantee 100% certain players. What if they are injured or move to a different club. Then they have also said a new signing to feature. Could be Robin Van Persie if they sign him but as easily could be some young lad none of us have heard of. I can't see ESPN or whatever global network it is signing contracts to televise a game if it means its a LOI team vs a basically reserve Man City team.
Already there is interest around this game and people seem to be snapping up tickets from the talk around.
Pat O Sullivan has said no money from this will be directly pumped into the club but will go into the community projects that they have set up. He has even stated anybody is free to do a full audit on the club after the game to see where the funds are gone if people don't trust what he said.
Going by the Man City fans forum they think it could be a split of the squad. One is even disappointed cause they already booked Wolfsburg and would rather have come over here. I'd say there could be a decent support over if they can get it done cheap. Handy trip over the water.
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Originally Posted by harps1954
Look at their website on monday. There will be a full squad flying in from wolfsburg on the day of the limerick game. This is a supurb achievement for the ambitious first division leaders whos gifted young players will strut their stuff against the English Premier champions. Remember when the were in Ireland last year they were not champions and have promised to bring their prem trophy. I dont belive a club would allow their under 15s run around with that do you? Tickets are flying and im optimistic that anyone who wants to see a world cup winner like silva, a fantastic player like Ballatelli or a champions league winner like Toure (the good one) would shun this chance. BTW such is the "community" spirit of the club any kids who buy their ten euro tickets arent confined to the terrace if their accompanied by an adult. They can go into the stand and take their seats. Will you be comming to this one Harps1954? :rolleyes: All are welcome.
Sorry can't go, have to save my money for the Millwall game
ill try and be at that myself supporting a fellow clubs ambition
There is a lot of hype about it already.RTE had a piece about it already on Six One including asking kids about what score it would be. Hilarious and cringeworthy at the same time.
Fair play to Limerick. Sounds like the money will be put to good use. I won't go as I'm far too lazy to travel down but good luck with it anyway.
LIMERICK chairman pat o sullivan was asked today how many players will be coming in as Guest players from the likes of sligo, shams, cork etc etc
his answer was NONE limerick fc will take on city said i dont believe in bringing in outside players for one day we have 8 players playing with ireland under age and rather give them the experiance. great stuff
I thought they just went by Limerick FC these days ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by thomas72
its big news here in the mid west, agree it was a lot of cheese that RTE report. Sadest of all was when Cathy Halloran went to Na Piersigh GAA club and asked a few kids about the game aaaaaahhhhhhhh. And one of the kids was her son :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Cuyahoga
I just hope to god there are plenty of first teamers involved. Already people are either A. Whinging about the prices (Which I think are reasonably and reward the regulars) and B. saying its bull**** to be advertising it as a game vs Man City when it should be a Man City XI cause it will be all reserves. Would be nice to shut up the begrudgers in this town.
Going by ticketmaster, one section of the terrace is sold out, two sections of the stand is sold out and only abut 10 seats left in the middle section. Looking good so far anyway.
I also hope City stick to the words Limerick are saying about them bringing a full squad over. The last thing you need is after the game everyone giving out cause they didn't bring Tevez or Mad Mario.
Meanwhile in Ballymena.....
http://www.ballymenaunitedfc.com/new...12_07_13_1.htm
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[FONT=Tahoma][FONT=tahoma]The Open Day(28/7/12)ystarts at noon with the showpiece event at 3pm as Ballymena United take on League of Ireland side Dundalk. Admission is Free to the both the Open Day and match before 2pm. After 2pm admission is £5.00 for Adults and £3.00 Concessions. 2012/2013 Season tickets are valid. [/FONT][/FONT]
It better not just be a Dundalk XIQuote:
Originally Posted by bullit
I doubt they'll bring Mario or Silva since their seasons just finished less than 2 weeks ago.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nah Nah Nah Nah
And Tevez will probably be gone to AC Milan.
So they don't need to do a pre-season? And an easy friendly match a week before the season starts again? ;PQuote:
Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin
:cool: as long as both clubs milionaire sheiks get on and we strike many future deals ive no probs with this game.
Top of the league top of the league Vs top of the league England Vs Ireland COME ON!!!!!!!
Sligo are playing them too?Quote:
Originally Posted by gael353
As a City fan as well as Harps fan, I'm delighted to see a City team coming to Ireland again. The thing is, although they may be bring their full squad, I wouldn't be too hopeful of too many of them actually playing in the game. While it's great for Limerick and I've no doubt the game will be a sell-out, I'm just worried that City haven't even listed it on their website on their list of fixtures meaning they City will be looking at it in the same way as they are looking at friendlies in England against the likes of Stockport and Oldham (games they haven't included on their website either).Quote:
Originally Posted by gael353
Anyway, don't think I'll make it to Limerick from Donegal as a) cost of match tickets and petrol money would probably mean that it would cost me around €80 - €100 which is too much for a friendly fixture. However, I think for the Limerick public, terrace tickets for €15 is a very good deal and I do hope you sell the game out. I just hope that come 5th August that City put out a decent team that your Chairman has promised they will do (remember, it is Limerick who are saying this, not City).
O/T how did you become a Man City fan harps? Not having a go, but in Manchester, most "locals" would favour Man City, Man United always had the wider catchment area for fans, don't know that many Irish Man City fans to be honest! On topic, a few big names may make the bench but I wouldn't really expect much game time from them. Our football market is pretty small in terms of numbers/potential market in the grand scheme of things so they don't view such friendlies as lucrative as their Asia games, that's where the big bucks are made! Should be a great day for the locals anyway!
At the end of the day, does anyone really care that much about what sort of line up Man City will put out.
The bottom line is that the average armchair fan in the region will get pulled to it becuase 'Citeh' are playing. Fairplay to Limerick for pulling off this coup. Hopefully they make a few bob out of it.
Man City beaten by Al Hilal: http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2...-lose-al-hilal
I haven't seen scutter as bad as this since that kebab and beer infested hangover poo I had last week.Quote:
Originally Posted by gael353
As if Sligo, Cork et al would allow their players to play in this game. Those days are long goneQuote:
Originally Posted by thomas72
Thats nowhere near what he was asked anyway he was asked how many guest players not a single mentions of any other LOI team at all......Quote:
Originally Posted by Dodge
The point still stands. The days of guest players are long gone.Quote:
Originally Posted by bluewhitearmy
F**k sake, actually was going to throw a few euro on them to be beat too. Seen it at 15/1 on PP.Quote:
Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin
as i said keep an eye on their website on monday ish. Ticket sales are boomingQuote:
Originally Posted by harps1954
i was there it was exactly what was asked by a reporter he told him nobody from any other club will be playing for limerick for one day he would rather give the experiance to the young lads FACTQuote:
Originally Posted by bluewhitearmy
Have been a City fan for well over twenty years - I have relatives who live in Manchester and they took me to City games when I used to visit them when I was younger. There's quite a few City fans in Ireland and plenty of City Supporters clubs here - Donegal, Galway, Limerick, Dublin, Cork, Wexford, Dundalk, Belfast, Cookstown to name some of them. City were over in Ireland in February this year with the FAI Cup and held Kids Coaching Camps in Donegal, Limerick and Cookstown - all free of charge to around 400 kids.Quote:
Originally Posted by horton
Shelbourne v Milwall 7.45 tonight (16th July)
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Originally Posted by thomas72
I was there too and its not what was asked what was asked was would there be any guest players there was never a mention of any other clubs not once.
And in his answer Pat never said anything about any other clubs either he just said he would rather give our own young players a game then anyone else.
They were obviously talking about "Celebrity" guests or something do you honestly think anyone would expect us to invite players from other clubs to come play for us in it?
Oh wait you have put "fact" at the end must be true so.
Man City have the FAI Cup as well ? is nothing safe from their filty rich paws ?Quote:
Originally Posted by harps1954
Wish Limerick well with this fixture, just hope some of the "football fanatics" that attend remember where the nearest LOI ground is in the weeks after.
Course they will, Munster must be playing again soon.Quote:
Originally Posted by marinobohs
O god. I put them clubs in for an example and yes clubs sometimes uses guest players to make there team more competitive.Quote:
Originally Posted by bluewhitearmy
good spot there Acornvilla. Post amended (well it is Monday) ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Acornvilla