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Funny how we can all attend the same match and see things so differently as I thought Cleary was brilliant …. In fact I’d also go as far as to say Honahan was only our 4th best defender on the night!! Yet he was given the MOTM awardQuote:
Originally Posted by placid casual
Think you are being a bit to negative PC. win our game in hand and we are second and playing without guaranteed starters in jack, Clarke, farrugia, mceneff, gaffney. We just need to stay in touch while we get players back fit
Our goal came from a lumped route-one ball from Mark Connolly that was cut out and played back up the pitch, so I would not be throwing any stones in that greenhouse of yours just yet. As you said, we had 2 shots on target, ye had one (that was blocked by Walsh late in the game). Maybe we deserve a little bit more creditQuote:
Originally Posted by SwanVsDalton
A good glass half full pint sbgawa - usually you are more its not over til its over.:pQuote:
Originally Posted by sbgawa
I guess the point I was trying to get across was, that while it's ok to play poorly at the back when up against weak-as-pi$$ teams like boez, it won't do us any good when playing against proper team's in Europe,that's all. We definitely improved in the 2nd half tonight,but having been at every Rovers game so far this season, in my honest opinion,we've looked really poor at the back so far, particularly Pico and Cleary - I'm a massive fan of both,btw.Quote:
Originally Posted by sbgawa
It's a nice position to be in all the same, god can you imagine being a boez fan :):):)
Rovers have been going through the motions for a few seasons, they need a propper challenger to push them to their full ability and then to cope with the step up in Europe. Tbh the first 45 mins now looks like Rovers taking it handy and got a rollicking at HT and then showed what they should be doing all games week in week out. I did think Rovers were much improved at the back myself though Cleary has calamity in him
What's the craic with O'Donnell , Nesta. Are youse gonna fire him or what?
It's been said repeatedly since the season began but no UCD/patsy team in Premier means you'll need to keep your head above water throughout the season
The only thing standing between Rovers and a 5 in a row could be Shels.
Said it before the season and after it started, but we have a serious lack of quality players in that squad. I swear the defence has gotten worse since last season. Rennie has an awful lot of work ahead of him.
We've taken much heavier beatings in our time but it's hard to remember a worse LTFC performance than tonight. Diabolical.
How long will Hendo last?Quote:
Originally Posted by outspoken
Frustrating defeat for Waterford at RSC. 3 games in a row without a goal now so we need to figure out how to get more support to Amond up front. Ref was poor. He let Sligo Rovers waste time without showing a yellow card but sent Sligo player off for something that was barely a foul. That decision incensed their players and bench.
Keith Long was also furious that a red card wasn't shown earlier in 2nd half for a foul on Waterford player just outside the box.
Looking at last season's tables and stats to compare and contrast, Shels and Bray had the most draws in 2023, with 15 and 14 respectively, but a quick scan of FAI Connect suggests neither had four consecutive stalemates, so it may be at least 2022 since anyone can match our dubious claim to fame! ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by legendz
Shocking standard of football from both teams up in Drogheda last night. Must be some sort of record for most misplaced passes. Easily Jamie Lennon's worst performance in a pats shirt, constantly giving the ball away. He’s probably the most dependable player in the team so if even he’s having a night like that then you know you’re in for a long night. Pats looked totally aimless going forward
Finally worth noting that it was heartening to see Talbot back involved ….. we may be the fiercest of rivals when it comes to football matters but I like to think that when it comes to real world off field issues the LOI community cares for its ownQuote:
Originally Posted by Calcio Jack
The Jersey pull looked a red but that said I haven't seen a replay and also we have been denied at least two more blatant ones this season at home, the actual red who knows what the ref was thinking.Quote:
Originally Posted by trevy
Ye had lots of possession without ever looking like scoring, Among looked tired and there didn't seem to be a plan to supply him with ball.
Yeah we were really poor. Agree about Jamie Lennon, really had an off night. Kian Leavy seems to start every game flying and then tails off, he still looked our most creative player last night. We were hanging on to get that point in the end, and I honestly thought Drogheda were going to score. Big improvement needed on Monday, especially with Sligo going so well, and as for next Friday against the other Rovers, I dread to think ......Quote:
Originally Posted by 2 Year Contract
Well saidQuote:
Originally Posted by Calcio Jack
Was definitely a red card. No way the defenders getting back were catching him. Good defensive display from us outside of that.Quote:
Originally Posted by redarmyfaction
Who knows! Most are calling for him to go, who would you bring in, can they rally what is considered a very weak squad and those up to it not cutting it, does the club have the resources to take the plunge (pardon the pun). I think we are in serious trouble and league position aside are absolutes favourites for automatic relegation. I dont see where things can be turned around right now bar that clubs above us help us keep in touch and there is a great escape. I did say before season start that Id be very tempted to take 8th in advance, and so far concern has panned out.Quote:
Originally Posted by placid casual
Fair play.Quote:
Originally Posted by Calcio Jack