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The RDS is a non runner. It's either Tallaght or the Aviva and I think the club will know in the next day or two if Tallaght can be used. I hope we can as I think it will suit us so much better to play in a sold out Tallaght against any of those teams. I wouldn't even mind playing Celtic if it was there.Quote:
Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954
Hapoel BE'ER Sheva.Quote:
Originally Posted by MeathDrog
Awful city at the top of a desert, known more for chess than football. Roasting hot this time of year. Would be a difficult draw for Dundalk, and not a great away trip for the fans.
They are unseeded aswell so we can't draw them.Quote:
Originally Posted by EatYerGreens
There is a very good chance we would sell out Tallaght for the play-off and create a very partizan atmosphere.Quote:
Originally Posted by Yossarian
I'll have to check the all time results from Dundalk in Europe, but I think this 3-0 win v BATE may actually be the second biggest win (score line wise) I can only think of one bigger, 4-0 at home to Fram (Iceland) in 1981, and I was at that one too!Quote:
Originally Posted by TheBoss
if its in tallaght ye'd hope they would be smart about it and only sell to those who produce dundalk season holder tickets or people with tickets from the previous game.that way an average celtic side and a raucous home support.however i think celtic are a worse prospect than 2 or possibly 3 other teams
Better yet, start taking applications for next year's season tickets from current non-season ticket holders. Pay your deposit now and you're guaranteed a ticket for all European games this season.Quote:
Originally Posted by paul_oshea
Not that it's relevant but good to see; these are the teams at the same stage the year that Rovers got into the EL (beaten by Copenhagen in the 3rd QR)
Champions Route
Wisła Kraków 2–3 APOEL 1–0 1–3
Maccabi Haifa 3–3 (1–4 p) Genk 2–1 1–2 (a.e.t.)
Dinamo Zagreb 4–3 Malmö FF 4–1 0–2
Copenhagen 2–5 Viktoria Plzeň 1–3 1–2
BATE Borisov 3–1 Sturm Graz 1–1 2–0
Derry beat the Scottish dream team ( Gretna) 5-1 away from home and drew 2-2 at home. But the biggest Irish result was Derry beating Aberystwyth home and away 9-1.Quote:
Originally Posted by oriel
Dundalk result beats our wins home and away 5 against two times winner's Goteborg and our home 0-0 draw against PSG.
Stephen Kenny was our manager at the time though.
Delighted for Dundalk now come on Cork. You's can do it too.
To be fair, the style was the most pragmatic. Like Dundalk, O'Neill was always preparing his side to compete in Europe and knew that we had to adapt the style. The difference I think is that Dundalk play the same way in the league and in Europe, whereas O'Neill would use the physical advantage and Twigg's clinical finishing in the league, which wasn't ever going to work against continental sides. Players like McCormack and McCabe stood out in Europe but were never big players in the league.Quote:
Originally Posted by ger121
There's next to no chance of Tallaght unfortunately, I think. The third stand is definitely going in in the next two years, so the only way I think it could work is if SDCC put in a temporary stand and prove to UEFA that they'll definitely make it permanent soon.Quote:
Originally Posted by Yossarian
Yes, thats correct.Quote:
Originally Posted by oriel
BATE join the elite group of Fram, Grevenmacher & Jeunesse Esch to concede at least 3 goals to Dundalk.
And join the elite group of clubs that includes everybody but Longford not to score three goals against Dundalk.Quote:
Originally Posted by TheBoss
Presuming the worst case scenario that Dundalk end up in the EL, won't they have to put in that temp stand again anyway as done in 2011? Can't see Dundalk using Aviva for 3 home EL games.Quote:
Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin
Well today is the day, can we break new ground and reach the play off round. It will take a massive performance, similar to that of dundalk. But I have that feeling it could be a special night
Fingers crossed. And it's not like I would ever tend to wish Cork well.Quote:
Originally Posted by patrickccfc
Best of luck to Cork tonight. I think they have the quality to win this tie. They are a hugely improved team this season and keep the ball very well. Europe is not about gung-ho attacking but being able to transition from defence to attack quickly and effectively. In Dooley and Maguire, they have players who can do this and terrorise defences.
Yep, very best of luck to Cork, keep it tight first 20-25, just need to very careful not to concede. Like our game, it will be all about the first goal, just make sure you get it!
You need at least 8/10 performances from a host of players, you have the talent, get the job done guys.
That must make us super mega elite.Quote:
Originally Posted by TheBoss
That might not work as those who went to the game could have come from Dublin, many as neutrals.. However l did think about Cork in this matter who are down there in the city all by themselves.Quote:
Originally Posted by brendy_éire
I was thinking about that on Sunday when they said the Cork game was sold out. I thought make them pay half towards a season ticket for next year(not a deposit) and get a free ticket for Genk and a guarantee of a free one for the next round also if they progress. Cork would have had nothing to lose and the extra cash wouldn't have been that much to fork out. If no one follows up with it Cork still have about 50 euro made on the ticket. But most would pay the extra not to lose the original 50.
But I think in general thats the way you have to be thinking, clubs need to exploit these situations to their advantage and best of their ability - without exploiting the existing fans.
A good example of a club and a county council working well together. What's the length of the lease for Tallaght, and how much is the yearly rent? Do SDCC cover the full cost of maintenance and renovations to the structures?Quote:
Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin
SDCC cover all costs, as they own and operate it fully.
Time to be clear about all this.Quote:
Originally Posted by EatYerGreens
APOEL FC of Nicosia - in tomorrow's draw - is not the same as Hapoel Be’ér Shéva of Israel (which may well play on the edge of the desert).
Nor is it to be confused with any of the other teams called "Hapoel" in Israel, among them: Hapoel Ashkelon, Hapoel Katamon Jerusalem, Hapoel Pétah-Tiqva, Hapoel Ramat Gan Giv'atayim, Hapoel Kfar-Saba, Hefa (Haifa), Hapoel Tel-Aviv-Yāfā (Tel Aviv) and Hapoel Ra'anana.
"Hapoel" in Hebrew is apparently capable of several meanings, which could indicate a trade union, socialist or works origin for the team/s in question, or just a group/club.
APOEL on the other hand is an acronym of its Greek name, "Athletic Football Club of Greeks of Nicosia".
In Nicosia at the moment of writing it is 37 degrees, in Beersheva it is 34. Toss for it.
Ah the nerves are getting to me now lads. The day has been dragging, just want to get in there now.. These guys don't travel well and based on last week's game, they aren't great at the back. Maguires pace will terrorize them but I also think if O'Sullivan was on they wouldn't be able to handle someone like him.. First 20minutes are critical. If we can just keep it tight and see how things are at that point and get at them from there.
Apparently, Genk like the look of Maguire
http://www.punditarena.com/football/...-sean-maguire/
Best of luck to CCFC tonight.
See you at the super cup final in 2017.
Cork 5/1 to progress to the next round. Very generous odds IMO.
"The report suggests that an offer of €150,000 is forthcoming from Sint-Truidense V.V. Managed by former Croatian international Ivan Lenko, the Limburg club in North-East Belgium could face opposition for the signature for the former West Ham United player from fellow Begium club K.R.C. Genk."Quote:
Originally Posted by patrickccfc
Is it not Ivan Leko? Anyway 150k seems a paultry figure, but if Cork go out tonight, it might happen. Still isn't this a good sign that players performing and teams competing with better European sides that finally other leagues might start to look at Irish players too.
Littlebray be careful BS will be onto you for straying offside, or out to the car park.
Best of luck to cork tonight, I know a Cork lad who is going to watch West ham(he is a season ticket holder) in the Olympic park instead of watching Cork City on TV :rolleyes: And he is one of the biggest bandwagon jumpers I know :/
I know we are always harping on about Irish clubs getting sh1te transfer fees from foreign clubs but would 150,000 really be that bad of a deal considering he cost ye nothing?
Is he out on contract in November? If he is, €150k is not bad for a player who has struggled at quite a number of clubs.Quote:
Originally Posted by outspoken
Looking forward to watching the game tonight. Hopefully Cork perform well and get through. Just need to keep it tight for the first half and then look for the goal. They definitely have it in them to go through.
You forgot Hapoel Split!Quote:
Originally Posted by littlebray
I need someone to explain this to me. Everyone is saying that Dundalk are the first loi side since Shels in 04 to reach last qualifying round of Champions League. What about Shamrock Rovers in 2011? How did they get in the Europa League group stages?
They lost in the CL 3rd round, and then went into a Europa playoff round against partizan. It was mentioned earlier
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2011_S...rs_F.C._season
I dunno about you but for ages on Tuesday I thought (I remembered) that the Partizan game was 3rd QR and that Copenhagen came after that and then into the EL.Quote:
Originally Posted by Martinho II
I was at a wedding the day of the Partizan match so it was all hazy. I remember watching text updates with a fellow Shels fan I had been inadvertently sat beside during dinner.
The home leg of the play off has been confirmed for the Aviva.
Thats exactly what I thought too, and I also thought that they lost 0-3 at home.Quote:
Originally Posted by BonnieShels
Good luck City, we are due a good result against a Belgian team.
"Not Bad" - are you serious? €150k would be a fantastic fee for Maguire, no matter when his contract expiresQuote:
Originally Posted by White Horse
Best of luck to Sean, Greg Bolger and all the Cork team tonight. I hope the fans relish a magnificent occasion.
All aboard the bandwagon.Quote:
Originally Posted by Yossarian
All over these waffles, cruising into the Europa League group stages.