Predictions for tonight?
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Predictions for tonight?
Could see Shels getting a draw, but Rovers could be a familiar tale of silly errors contributing to a 3-0 defeat or so.
Shels need to learn how to score. Maybe they will nick it 1-0.
Rovers will be doing well to keep the score down. 3-0 to AEK.
If we include silly errors, I'd expect it to be a lot worse than 3-0.
Rovers are on a bad run. Bradley doesn't install confidence in his players for European games. He'll be taking the Cup Final more seriously than Europe. It doesn't look great. I'd say if they get a pasting, Cork might have a chance in the Cup Final. Also they'll be happy that Rovers will have a long journey back after a midweek game. All good for the Leesiders!
Surprised that bradley has that lineup out - playing Lopes, Grace, Cleary, Watts, McGinty and Burke. I thought that there might be more rested for the cup this weekend..
Shels to win by one goal. Rovers to lose by two.
And Rovers take the lead, proving that predicting football is a fool's game!
Burke from the spot
Soft enough penalty but Rovers won’t mind …
Considering Aberdeen got whipped 6-0, that's brilliant from Rovers. Suspect they won't hold on, but really hoping they can.
This is why I don’t gamble anymore.Quote:
Originally Posted by pineapple stu
Definitely 1 eye on the cup with those changes
The ref in this Rovers game is brutal,dying to be the centre of attention….
Livescore showing 20 shots to 1, 80% possession to 20%, and 8 corners to 0. Rovers up to four yellows too. But only stat that matters is that they're still 1-0 up
Harsh penalty that
Some performance from Rovers especially when the laser was shown in Graham Burkes eyes as he was takin the peno.Quote:
Originally Posted by ger121
I thought the penalty conceded was exceptionally harsh,not sure what Grant was supposed to do when he’s getting dragged,that ref was never going to change his mind though…
Probably hard to begrudge AEK the point in fairness. 30-1 the final shot count; I presume McGinty can be v thanked in large partQuote:
Originally Posted by ger121
Still, a point's a point
That is a fantastic point and they have a chance now to get into the Playoff Round.
I see Celje beat Legia 2-1. They are a seriously good side.
yeah he was consistent for the awarding of the Shamrock Rovers peno too also!Quote:
Originally Posted by joey B
A points more than a point in a game like that. Fantastic result. Considering we had to put Trevor Clarke on up front for a while, it's borderline miraculous. Very organised performance.Quote:
Originally Posted by pineapple stu
Terrific result that, always tough in Greece.
Good man Danny , stopping the win, clever play.
Shels can win this game.
Edit: Well, there is a red...
What did I tell you about predicting football matches Kiki... :p
Super result by Rovers to be fair, that had all the hallmarks of a Greek tragedy, I think Aberdeen got hammered there earlier in the campaign or in a qualifying game.
6-0 in the last match
The guy who scored the penalty to equalise was signed by Real Madrid for €60m in 2019
Shels campaign going from bad to worse. Missed chances, a sending off and sloppy goals conceded. You get punished at this level playing like this.
Hearing that we are looking at a full house for nest week against Shaktar, a couple of weeks with no football and everyone is back enthusiastic again :)
Beating Besitkas home and away and drawing home and away with Panathanikos is a pretty impressive record this season and they are top of thier League , will be a tough match, on the other hand they only beat Briedablik 2 nil and Aberdeen 3 to 2 (in Aberdeen) so not impossible you would hope.
How is the away allocation looking for that match, is it only for those fans actually travelling to the game? Presumably a lot of Ukrainians in Ireland would be very interested in attending, which will probably have them in the home sections.
Looking at the ticket availability map id say 1t00 shaktar fans....has to be a lot of locals in thatQuote:
Originally Posted by holidaysong
I see VAR was asleep for a clear handball by Shakhtar
Two reasonable results from what was maybe the toughest match night last night - though the LoI sides now sit 30th and 31st, ahead of only Rapid Wine, strangely.
Challenge for Shels now is will they manage a goal, with Palace and Celje to come
Rovers need two wins to get through - they have their "easy" games now, but Breidablik drew against a Turkish side last night while Hamrun Spartans beat 10-man Lincoln Red Imps (who had themselves beaten Lech Poznan), so it'll be far from easy in reality. If Rovers lose in Iceland, they'll close to within 0.073 of us, and it'd go to the final day (when Breidablik go to Strasbourg) to confirm 31st spot for the LoI
Other than for the normal reasons i really hope we win in Iceland as it would set up a brilient last game/night in Tallaght , other wise the season will limo to a close with a tiny crowd and a sense of anti climax on what has been a double winning year
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Originally Posted by sbgawa
One of the best seasons in the clubs history. A double. Qualified for Europe the hard way. Famous results in the Azores and Athens. Fabulous away trips. Great performance against a European giant last night. Highest attendances in the league.
Anti-climax. Try to enjoy it. It won't last forever.
Steady on there man!Quote:
Originally Posted by ontheotherhand
Spot on, the bolded bit in particular can't be over-stated. My young lad is 13 and knows full well these are the good times - the best in a storied history full of good times. Fans who can't enjoy the good times baffle me, what is the point otherwise?Quote:
Originally Posted by ontheotherhand
Believe me im enjoying it , this as i said a "DOUBLE WINNING" year, i just dont want it to end with a whimper.
I suppose it's a good thing that the idea of not qualifying out of a European league phase now sounds like ending with a whimper? 😂Quote:
Originally Posted by sbgawa
Honestly I can't wait for the last game. Feckin exhausting all this winning.
Couldn't agree more.Quote:
Originally Posted by ontheotherhand
Some people in this life are determined to highlight looking through a dirty window at a beautiful sunset
Jaysis lads im flippin lovin it but what would you rather finish the season with a full house night pushing for a place in europe or a nithing game with 3500 there? Wanting to finish on a high doeant diminish the season.
Are we not allowed hope for a good finish?
Soesnt seem controversial to me