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They also could have gotten a much kinder draw and you well know it. Dundalk certainly got the best possible seeded side they could have hoped for.Quote:
Originally Posted by geysir
Not sure what Bohs, Thor etc... have got to do with this fixture? No matter how good you think FH are compared to Dundalk or LOI in general, there is a very good chance they could get knocked out. Time will tell.
I'm in Belfast late next week for a bit of work and will be able to take in the Cork/Linfield game. I hope there is a big crowd travelling up from Cork City. The atmosphere should be great. Given the rivalry we've had with Cork over the last couple of seasons, it will feel strange cheering them on. But it is Linfield they are playing so that will make it easier.
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Originally Posted by geysir
Very Graceful.Quote:
Originally Posted by geysir
Youll have to go in the home end, theres fierce hassle over tickets for City fans for this game.Quote:
Originally Posted by White Horse
Really? It's not like it is a small stadium and hard to segregate fans. Certainly wasn't a problem when Bohs played up there years ago in the SSC. City could bring up a huge crowd and it would be extra money for Linfield. Those Protestants, always up to no good:pQuote:
Originally Posted by El-Pietro
Think I'd prefer to be with your lot. Are Linfield playing silly beggars over the away allocation? It's a massive stadium and there's no way they will sell it out. Though, there is a huge buzz in the North after Norn Iron doind so well in the Euros. Perhaps, there will be more home fans than normal.Quote:
Originally Posted by El-Pietro
Home end it is then, time to grow a moustache.
Just tell 'em your name is Mervin.Quote:
Originally Posted by White Horse
Just answer 'Wee Buns' to every questionQuote:
Originally Posted by White Horse
ala Father Jack's 'That would be an ecumenical matter'
Looking forward to tomorrow night & a break from what has been a tough league campaign. The bookies have us as favourites Saints 8/15 Draw 11/4 Juenesse Esch 4/1
Well if that wasn't a jinx, I don't know what is!Quote:
Originally Posted by D24Saint
Only members and season ticket holders can buy tickets. Many non eligible fans had already booked the trip before ticketing details were announced. Luckily I have my ticket, but I hope it doesn't create rather than prevent problems.Quote:
Originally Posted by White Horse
Tickets on General sale tonight from 8.30 with Photo ID.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pablo Escobar
I wouldn't back us with bad moneyQuote:
Originally Posted by D24Saint
I wish all the sides success in their European games & hope they all make it through.
Success can only be for the good of the League of Ireland.
Alot of money has come in for Pats,Jeunesse in mid season and have lost their 2 best players during the transfer window. 9 players out 8 new signings
They are only in pre-season they have had two behind closed door friendlies so far.Quote:
Originally Posted by ybig
Tre Penne (San Marino) have equalised against TNS!
Pats Starting XI:
Clarke
O'Brien - Dennehy - Hoare - Bermingham
G. Kelly - Cawley - Treacy
Byrne - Fagan - Dennehy
Christy Fagan 1-0, 10 Mins!
Still 1-0; 10 minutes to go.
Pat's seemed to start off well, but have lost the thread since half-time (just going on extratime.ie's updates). Esch have missed a sitter and had a shot cleared off the line this half. Pat's struggling up front. 1-0 would be a bit tight for comfort for the away leg, and 1-1 would be horrible.
1-0 result.
A win is a win I guess - let's see what Pat's fans reckon of the performance.
FT 1-0. Got the last 10 minutes of the Pat's commentary live on the net, sounded fairly poor. They seemed content to win the game, but said it probably should have been better.
At least it ends a 9 game unwinnable run (8 defeats, 1 draw) for LOI Clubs!
Liam Buckleys 5th European Win from 23 games. Also, his first clean sheet in 11 games, last was v IBV in 2012.
His away record: W-1 D-3 L-7 F-11 A-23.
He has never achieved a clean sheet AWAY. His only AWAY Win was in 2003 v Odra Wodzisław
watched it as a neutral (or, at least, not a Pats fan)...
Thought Esch were pretty dire overall. First 20 minutes in particular they were all over the place. Had no interest in getting their players upfield, so their ineptitude with the ball simply presented Pats with loads of dangerous possession. Added to that. their keeper was completely hopeless dealing with crosses, either flapping wildly or rooted to his line, and Pats must have missed three or four free headers in and around the six yard box.
Second half Pats had loads of the ball but struggled to make any chances - a lot of sloppy through-balls and wayward crosses. I can only remember one decent effort on target from Fagan, whereas the visitors missed a sitter at the other end which would have turned the tie in their favour. The fullback O'Brien was impressive - Dennehy at centre half less so. Fagan was far too isolated up front, despite some good movement off the ball. oh and as for Keith Treacy... when I heard Pats had made a big signing....
Is the win worth anything financially or is it only if you progress?
Decent first half performance from us could have been 2 or 3 up but we were shocking in the second half and they should have equalised. Kelly and Fagan were our better players while Tracey despite being a few stones overweight was also decent. B Dennehy and Conan Byrne were both terrible.
It was a woeful game of football really. Pats probably deserving of the win but had they won by more it would have flattered them. Esch were terrible but still shaded it in the second half.
No away goals scored and got the home win I suppose. An away goal for Pats and the tie is over.
You get paid for the number of rounds you play in only.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bunny Kelly
There is no excuse for Pats not to go through even if they didnt finish the tie tonight. Even a fairly ropy Dundalk under Foster got the better of a Luxembourg side, and away the heat was nuts. There isnt a heatwave hitting the continent that should bother us pasty pale types so good job St Pats! Just dont chuck it away now.
Poor game dished up from two poor sides. I thought Juenesse were a woeful bad side & one of the worst I've seen us play in european football . It was great to get the early goal but there was more to be had. I'm sick of giving off about our lacklustre midfield this season, it's hard to know what awaits me in Luxembourg next week I'd take an away goal victory at this stage.
Pretty awful stuff last night, along with Olimps of Riga they were the worst team I've seen us play in Europa and I wouldn't even be surprised if they knocked us out next week :-/
Very accurate summary of the game by Burnsie above.
I thought this was one of Treacy's better performances however. Admittedly he played a wayward pass or two but that can be said for every Pats player - very sloppy and wasteful overall, against a side that were there to be hammered. He's def a stone or 2 overweight but showed a few touches of class today and a fair bit of effort.
A win is a win, especially in Europe. Don't knock it.
We were painful to watch for the majority of the game, if we don't get an early goal out there next week i'll be very worried.Quote:
Originally Posted by White Horse
Ah, it's not quite that bad. There's some decent craft around these days. Íslenski Barinn in Reykjavík is probably the best spot for decent beer, bang in the centre of town too. They also sell hákarl, the putrefied shark stuff. Worth a try.Quote:
Originally Posted by El-Pietro
Beers are generally €6-7, though you'll pay more in the centre of Reykjavík. You could do worse than lifting a few tins (and maybe a whiskey or two) at Dublin or Keflavík airport though.
Regarding Windsor Park, you'd likely be able to buy a ticket on the day and walk through the away entrance. They aren't that strict when it came to any IL game I was at.
Their first win in 9 games and first clean sheet in 11 games in EuropeQuote:
Originally Posted by White Horse
They're also off a 3 game losing streak which included a 4-0 loss away to Bohs.
Pats started brightly and deservedly lead at the half. Could and should have been more. In the second half they clearly prioritised keeping a clean sheet and just about got that. No doubt they'll need to up their performance significantly next Tuesday but they're in a good position to advance
What?Quote:
Originally Posted by D24Saint
A draw and advancement to the next round would be unacceptable?
Get a goal at any point and it'll likely be game over.Quote:
Originally Posted by forza
Unless your full back gets sent off after half an hour.
Is the City v Linfield game on TV ?