Penalty box markings ? I thought they were made up - or at least very very flexible 😁Quote:
Originally Posted by Ezeikial
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Penalty box markings ? I thought they were made up - or at least very very flexible 😁Quote:
Originally Posted by Ezeikial
It will hardly make too much of a difference - he's after bagging a hat trick inside the first 15 mins!Quote:
Originally Posted by Bohs11
In dundalk it only has to be around the box so the markings aren't as important as in every other ground. Unfortunately that doesn't matter tonightQuote:
Originally Posted by Ezeikial
Can't say I saw this result coming.
Are you UCD in disguise?!
(Joking aside, we've to play Dundalk twice next week...)
I blame the drunken ole lad in the stand singing "gimme a D" 😁Quote:
Originally Posted by pineapple stu
Quite a few changes tonight, but nowhere near enough to make tonight's defeat acceptable. Fair play to Dundalk, and hopefully we put up a better fight in a few weeks time.
At least it's FT (It was over after 14 mins). Shocking "defending " on what was an unacceptable display by Bohs.
Fair play to Dundalk they smelt blood and finished it off early doors. They have really hit form for the run in.
Hoban definitely "finished" �� but Perth might get another week !
Little, if anything, positive for Bohs to take. Talbot got suspension out of the way and em, that's it ! Need a reaction for Friday.
Dundalk were good tonight. Pressing high, working hard, and creating lots of chances. Bohs were poor though; very sloppy, and lethargic. Our most difficult games have been against Bohs this season, so tonight came as a big surprise.
So the 7 league games you've drawn or lost weren't your most difficult games but the games that you've won against Bohs were? Interesting take on things.Quote:
Originally Posted by White Horse
Bohs have certainly caused us more problems in league games in Oriel Park this season than any other team. Derry City and Sligo Rovers both got draws in Oriel Park, but it's questionable if either deserved it on the balance of the play. Bohs on the other hand were very unlucky on both league visits even if comprehensively beaten in Dalymount in the league and wiped out totally tonightQuote:
Originally Posted by RathfarnhamHoop
Dundalk 5 goals better than Bohs?,,,Yes.
4 goals in the Bohs net and he was sitting back eating a banana with 15 minutes still left on the clock the last time i seen him :rofl:Quote:
Originally Posted by Bohs11
Any news on the Bohs bus that broke down 6 miles outside of Dundalk? They were the lucky ones :p
Hopefully they at least made it to C'Bellingham for a consolation pint and a hang sangdwitch.
Interesting debate about where the league Cup final should be played, luck of the draw for one team to be at home or a neutral venue. Personally think it should be luck of the draw but the ground should meet certain standards to be in the draw and if neither teams ground meets the standards play it at a neural venue that does and is as close to midway between the clubs as possible.
The precedent for a draw (transparent or otherwise) is already established as is the fact that the grounds used by both finalists meet licencing criteria - there is probably little to debate about this seasons final.Quote:
Originally Posted by RathfarnhamHoop
My personal preference would be for a neutral venue where that is likely to be a financially viable option considering the teams involved
We held it alredy, was fine for the crowd a League Cup final attracts (Derry would prob bring more than Rovers did though)Quote:
Originally Posted by RathfarnhamHoop
We dont mind playing it away, won it away to yourselves aswell
Well and truly had our arses handed to us tonight anyway
That was painful. After Friday I had some hope going up there but we got well and truly turned over. Back to the League and Cup so.
Bohs v Longford has a big act to follow now - 18 goals in two games!
I would prefer a neutral venue for a final, but that would probable mean a venue in Dublin. Would sufficient numbers travel for it? In this case, I think they would.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ezeikial
Would rather have it as a two-legged affair, home and away.Quote:
Originally Posted by White Horse
I don't think you'd get the crowd for a neutral venue. Where would Derry-Dundalk be held, Sligo or Monaghan?
It was ourselves and Cobh last year, hold the final in Galway or Athlone? I don't think you'd get as big a crowd.
Really hoping for a home draw for this one, as I've a wedding on the scheduled date of 14th September (the groom is hoping the same). If we're home, it'll be moved, as Stute are playing at the Brandy that day.
Belfast....Quote:
Originally Posted by brendy_éire
Surely it should be played in the jurisdiction of the organising body? ;-)
I thought this was by way of toss of a coin for 'home' advantage ? Bit harsh for the loser (of the toss) but probably more sensible than dragging both clubs to Dublin (cant think of a viable neutral alternative). should be a decent final, Derry have a great recent record in League cup and will be eager to ensure they remain the only club to have won a domestic treble ;) and Dundalk seem to hitting top gear at the right time.Quote:
Originally Posted by brendy_éire
I wonder could the lack of availability of the Brandywell on 14 Sept have any impact on the *cough* coin toss?Quote:
Originally Posted by brendy_éire
As Derry had home advantage last year, I think the "coin toss" will favour Dundalk anyway this year. Add that to the unavailability of the Brandywell on the date of the final, and I'd say it's a safe bet to assume the final will be in Dundalk.
They'd hardly move the game to accommodate another team's league game?Quote:
Originally Posted by brendy_éire
So its going to be in OrielQuote:
Originally Posted by brendy_éire
They didn't last year, and the LC final was moved to the Sunday.Quote:
Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin
Final in the Brandywell!
Brandywell with an 8:00 kick off to really encourage families to travel. 🙄
I have no problem with travelling to the final in the Brandywell and actually look forward it, Derry supporters being among the most hospitable you can find.Quote:
Originally Posted by Yossarian
The 8pm kick off will certainly curtail the travelling support, especially families. There are also problems relating to the security of travelling buses that need to be addressed as many bus companies are still refusing to travel after repeated window breaking incidents
They must have got re-assurances, We just booked Anchor Tours there leaving Dundalk at 1. Cant wait for a day out in Derry. Great CityQuote:
Originally Posted by Ezeikial
How many tickets will we get do you think?
I have no issue with the game being in the Brandywell. It’s the 8pm kickoff when this game has been an early evening kickoff the last few years. Is this because of the Institute game on that day, is that still going ahead?
There are no such problems.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ezeikial
There were for a brief period a number of years ago, but absolutely nothing since.
Even the likes of Linfield and Coleraine fans with their union flags and 'interesting' songs can get in and out of the Brandywell without incident.
Time for any bus companies like that to move into the present tense.
100%Quote:
Originally Posted by EatYerGreens
There'll be some line at op when the tickets go on sale.People from Dundalk will go be it by hook,crook,car or bus.
No issues whatsover this being held in Brandywell, about 10-12 of us stayed up on St Patricks weekend, first league game, brilliant weekend, locals very friendly, prob do same again.
8pm not so good with those travelling up with kids though, wouldn’t be home until close to 1am.
Is the later time (usually 5pm) really to facilitate Institue v Larne kicking off at 3pm, surely that wouldn’t attract any more than 400 ? That could have been moved to Fri night.
Look, it’s the better stadium, as I said no issues overall, looking forward to going up, should be a great weekend.
Licencing criteria are a minimum requirement, I'm talking about the FAI having actual standards for once. Hosting a final should be a reward for hard work on and off the pitch, you can't have a final, that will be televised and built up as a marquee event shouldn't be held in a **** hole. It's bad enough but understandable tharlt oriel is on TV a lot for league games these days but it reflects awfully on the league every time its shown and gives people another stick to beat the league with.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ezeikial
As it's an FAI event, does that mean you get half?Quote:
Originally Posted by dundalkfc10
The 8 o'clock KO is silly, but a consequence of the game not being moved to the Sunday as per last year.Quote:
Originally Posted by Yossarian
The Stute game seems to be going ahead. It's scheduled for 3 o'clock. Seems like quite the rush to get the Stute/Larne teams out, the dressing rooms cleaned up, etc., in time for the Derry/Dundalk lads arriving in.
How early before KO does a ground half to be available? It wouldn't be ready until 6 at the earliest, you'd imagine.
Also, none of this solves my wedding conundrum. It's only in Donegal, just over the hills from the Brandy. There's chat of sneaking away for a couple hours....:cool:
Stute will have that booked months ago. It'd be very cheeky, and likely a breach of contract, for the Council to turf them out. They could possibly move KO to 2pm, but that wouldn't change the 8pm KO time.Quote:
Originally Posted by oriel