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dont forget that team is peppered with players that conceded 4 away to TNS and held Bohs to ransom over bonuses in Europe. And a manager that crumbles under the merest hint of expectation. Hardly the most reliable bunch. You reap what you sow Kenny/SRFC. I said from day one when Kenny was appointed that they would all regret it, i didnt think it would be so soon...Quote:
Originally Posted by abcd
Shamrock Rivers have only themselves to blame ... they had 3 golden chances to score in the home leg and they threw them away .... you just cant do that in Europe and they lost over half a million euros for losing tonight .... i think kenny will be gone by friday.
Agree completely, even Ronan Finn can play ball, but they don't seem to be able to look up. How many times have the wings been free and they haven't let the ball out. Can't blame the manager, it's just something missing in the players.
2-1. McCabe with a penalty two minutes into stoppage time after a hand-ball in the box. Another two minutes of stoppage time left to find an equaliser.
2 - 1 now but looks too late.
Ends 2-1. Disappointing. Sives had a free header from a free-kick at the very end with which he should have done much better, but Rovers left it far too late. Not good enough.
Sham..bolic Rovers out but is Kenny??
Terrible to watch.
Feels like the bad old days are back again for Irish sides in Europe. Can't see Kenny keeping his job now.
How far does the ireland coefficient has to drop to get into first qualifying round of the champions league?
Hard luck to Shamrock Rovers. They represented the league well last season. Not every year will go to plan. I expressed a fear last year after their qualification success to the EL group stages that they could go out of the opening CL round this year. That's football. It happens. Belgrade had ambitions of being back in group stages when Rovers ended them. Rovers will bounce back from this.
Rovers barely deserved a goal tonight. They looked completely toothless and out of ideas once they went behind, if not long before then. They're stuck in a rut, but they still have the players to mount a title surge if they can get out of it. Hopefully Pats and the other Rovers can put in a better showing, certainly they should be in a better place mentally for their ties.
Your right ... they did well last year and yes every year will be different. But they wont win the league this year and might struggle to get into Europe next year. If they get into Europa League 2nd qualifying, they mightn't be seeded?Quote:
Originally Posted by legendz
Qualifiers are knock-out football. We're not always going to get through. The hope is more often than not we will get through so there are going to be years like this where it does not go our way. In 2 or 3 year we could be looking back on '11 did well, '12 knocked out early, '13 get to play-off at least and '14 possible group stage again. At this time it looks bad but as I say if we get through more often than not, when not, there'll be years of disappointment like this we should get over.Quote:
Originally Posted by Straightstory
I used to think European football was essential for the LoI. It naturally is to a degree but it's a lame excuse I have to admit for people staying away and not getting behind their local club. Enjoy the good days when ye have them. :)
Jennsen saved them from a 5-1 drubbing tonight.
Standard of LOI football this year is abysmal, hopefully Pats and Sligo can restore some dignity for the league.
I almost feel sorry for Kenny having to share the charter plane home with "supporters" chanting for his dismissal.
I think they'll win the cup and will recover in the league regards in the top 3.Quote:
Originally Posted by swinfordfc
Can we always associate the standard of the league to progress in Europe. If Shamrock have nicked a goal from the late free after the penalty, it could've been a different story though not deserved on the night.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dalymountrower
I think Rovers will have to stand by Kenny. If their club go down the road of sacking a manger in tough spells like this, they might never progress. While they're in a bad position now, if the recover their season and do well in the cup, their club will be in a better position for it.
All over to Pat's and Sligo Rovers now. I believe Sligo Rovers can win 2-0. It'll be a tough task but they can do it. I'm very hopeful over Pat's as well.
Not one for stating the obvious are you?Quote:
Originally Posted by legendz
Cheers for that Mystic Meg. Can I have a lend of your crystal ball?Quote:
Originally Posted by legendz
Would you ever change your username to chicken licken!Quote:
Originally Posted by swinfordfc
And for the love of all that's holey...
...stop using, what look like, ellipses
Its a simple question .... if you cant answer ... then don't write anything ... thanks .... i'm curious ... if we get into first qualifying round again, we might win a game. It looks like we are not going to win many this year! Thank god for St Pats down the last few years in fairestQuote:
Originally Posted by A N Mouse
Anyhow hopefully St Pats and Sligo can do something on Thursday