Setanta Cup thread - latest 2-2 v Cork

"Felix the pub singer" was no better, especially on the The Hub last night. He was very critical of Cook for "destroying" the 16 year olds and he also informed us that he was been generous in giving the MOTM to Marshall.

I don't know what is more destroying, a manager giving you a chance or an ex manager constantly reminding the viewers how poorly you are playing and how lost you look in a football match. The only consolation for the lads is that viewing figures for Setanta wouldn't too hot anyhow!

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Originally Posted by showgies

"Felix the pub singer" was no better, especially on the The Hub last night. He was very critical of Cook for "destroying" the 16 year olds and he also informed us that he was been generous in giving the MOTM to Marshall.

I don't know what is more destroying, a manager giving you a chance or an ex manager constantly reminding the viewers how poorly you are playing and how lost you look in a football match. The only consolation for the lads is that viewing figures for Setanta wouldn't too hot anyhow!

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They (SETANTA) could be critical of Rovers and Cook because of the team he put out for the game. They may have seen it as Rovers showing contempt for the competition. As in, "how could a team not play their strongest side for one of the most lucrative competitions".

Although I think the prize money has been reduced since the company has come into difficulty.

Rovers can play a more attractive style of football with a full team out and the game could have been one of the better Setanta Cup games, but f@%K 'em.

I'm with Cook on the decision he made.

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Originally Posted by Only1Rovers

They (SETANTA) could be critical of Rovers and Cook because of the team he put out for the game. They may have seen it as Rovers showing contempt for the competition. As in, "how could a team not play their strongest side for one of the most lucrative competitions".

Although I think the prize money has been reduced since the company has come into difficulty.

Rovers can play a more attractive style of football with a full team out and the game could have been one of the better Setanta Cup games, but f@%K 'em.

I'm with Cook on the decision he made.

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Exactly. I know there were other factors at play ( three home games in two weeks for example ) but the size of the crowd showed that people are not interested in this competition. To start abusing players and management of the club is hardly going to improve the situation for Setanta. Pity they didn't go broke earlier in the year. With any luck it won't be too long.

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Originally Posted by showgies

"Felix the pub singer" was no better, especially on the The Hub last night. He was very critical of Cook for "destroying" the 16 year olds and he also informed us that he was been generous in giving the MOTM to Marshall.

I don't know what is more destroying, a manager giving you a chance or an ex manager constantly reminding the viewers how poorly you are playing and how lost you look in a football match. The only consolation for the lads is that viewing figures for Setanta wouldn't too hot anyhow!

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The only thing destroyed here is setanta, even 16 yr olds know they can t go around abusing people in the school yard or on the street but setanta think its ok.
Those 16 yr olds know they can do better, its a big step up from the A s and u20s and some idot s at setanta won t stop them.

lets remember we were bypassed for a place in this competition previously - so it a long road that doesnt turn!!

That said i like the money, prestige and would like to win it provided we have the league safety - until then we have to protect our small squad for the long run!