First Division Run In

Really is all set for a fascinating two weeks.
Two wins for us and we're definitely up and probably champions.
three wins for Shels and they're champions.
Two wins for Cork and they're definitely up and possibly champions.
So effectively for those three, its all in their hands.
Remarkably, Monaghan could quite conceivably finish champions or miss out on everything in fourth.

To be honest, at this stage I'd still be happy with third. Think we're playing Limerick at exactly the wrong time with them in peak form and us without arguably our 3 best players. Four points could be enough for automatic promotion if Cork and Shels draw next week anyway - though I think Cork are now the best team in the division and might show it next week.

looks like half our defense is out injured.

Danny is suspended, Greg and Gav Kav rated very doubtful, everyone else available so plenty going forward - I fancy some goals in this game

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Originally Posted by El-Pietro

and Joe Gamble is 14/1? madness, the guy has about 3 goals in his LOI career

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Grrr, thanks for that, he'll score a hat-trick tomorrow night now :mad:

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Originally Posted by MagicMon

Grrr, thanks for that, he'll score a hat-trick tomorrow night now :mad:

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I hope so!

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Originally Posted by MagicMon

Grrr, thanks for that, he'll score a hat-trick tomorrow night now :mad:

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The man refuses to shoot EVER no matter what kind of position he is in he wont shoot.

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Originally Posted by bluewhitearmy

The man refuses to shoot EVER no matter what kind of position he is in he wont shoot.

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Agree with this. A few times he has got himself in great positions to have a crack from far out but never does. It's the only frustrating part of his play.

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Originally Posted by bluewhitearmy

The man refuses to shoot EVER no matter what kind of position he is in he wont shoot.

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We never understood that actually, he'll really do himself a favour if he even tested the keeper 1 out of every 10 chances he gets.

On a slightly related note, Shels are 8/11 to win to nil in Salthill with Paddy Power. Based on what I saw of Salthill last weekend that's a great bet. Shels will surely have gained confidence from the cup games.

Not looking beyond tomorrow's game at all, despite the talk from some about a possible title charge from us. Football can be a strange game and i just hope the lads will go out and do what is required to get the 3pts tomorrow night.

However if we win tomorrow night, then i'm going to really look forward to Shels .

Feel sick. Why oh why does it have to be Limerick we are playing in one of the most crucial games ever? Why not Salthill? :-(

Salthill would probably rattle yiz :p.

You will take care of Lims. 1-0 Mons.

Match is live on Live95 in Limerick and Northern Sound in Monaghan

Mons preview is here

Could any Mons fans give me the quickest way to drive up?

Limerick- (motorway) - Dublin - Monaghan?

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Limerick up towards Athlone and basically cross country then?

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Match is live on Live95 in Limerick and Northern Sound in Monaghan

Mons preview is here

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If its the same commentary team as Northern Sound had for the games last season then it'll be good. The main commentator sounded like he was going to have a heart attack every time anything happened (and hes something to do with Longford so he was pretty clued up about the LOI). Meanwhile Tom Britton co-commentating was like a drier version of Ray Wilkins

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Originally Posted by Jofspring

Could any Mons fans give me the quickest way to drive up?

Limerick- (motorway) - Dublin - Monaghan?

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Limerick up towards Athlone and basically cross country then?

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I always find the motorway via Dublin as best route personally.

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If its the same commentary team as Northern Sound had for the games last season then it'll be good. The main commentator sounded like he was going to have a heart attack every time anything happened (and hes something to do with Longford so he was pretty clued up about the LOI). Meanwhile Tom Britton co-commentating was like a drier version of Ray Wilkins

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Yup, Tony Ghee will be commentating and he is so fantastic.

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Originally Posted by Magicme

I always find the motorway via Dublin as best route personally.



Yup, Tony Ghee will be commentating and he is so fantastic.

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Was talking to one of the lads and he said the team went up by Dublin yesterday too. Better roads so I think i'll go that way. Cheers Magicme.

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Originally Posted by bluewhitearmy

The man refuses to shoot EVER no matter what kind of position he is in he wont shoot.

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Yep. That was good craic when we had him and Colin Healy in midfield. They could have rounded the keeper and they'd both just pass the ball back and forth between each other!

Hopefully the Beast can do us a favour tonight. Won't matter a tap though unless we do the job ourselves first. Nervous!

Its more than you thats nervous. Its a tough league to get out of but if we can beat Limerick without some of our best players then thats the sort of result that deserves promotion to the Premier.

If Mons win tonight then that's one promotion spot gone I reckon. I reckon relying on Cork to slip up is a hopeless case. Still if we win our next two and go into the Cork game still needing a result we are more than capable of getting one so it's up to ourselves really. But some help from Longford and Limerick would be much appreciated :)
Very nervous.

Longford 1 up. It's gonna be a long night