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05/03/2013, 10:08 PM
BonnieShels

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Originally Posted by Dillonman

Think it should go to a one legged cup tie. would add to the ties. best 4clubs from each into a quarter or go eight clubs from each league and extend it over the season that it involves our clubs pre season and mid season and the same with the northern clubs.

I agree with one legged ties. Gives a chance for a one-off result to happen, ie. an IL team to win.
05/03/2013, 10:28 PM
NeverFeltBetter

Never seen much of an attraction in it, just spectator wise. I'd be more interested in some kind of Community Shield-type affair where the league champions of both nations or a League XI play each in a one legged thing alternating between capitals, try and make an event of it to promote both leagues. Probably not the best comparison, but something like the All-Star Games they do in the US.

Then again I have no idea how financially lucrative/valuable the Setanta Cup is as it stands, so I might be way off in my suggestions. You wonder how much the IFA values it though. Any chance the Welsh League could get involved in some fashion?
05/03/2013, 10:42 PM
BonnieShels

What will Welsh teams add?

Except higher stats in the Goals For column.

Or the Goals Against column if TNS get Bohs.
05/03/2013, 10:58 PM
NeverFeltBetter

Just something new, bigger games for them, promote closer ties, yadda yadda yadda.
05/03/2013, 11:14 PM
BonnieShels

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Originally Posted by NeverFeltBetter

Just something new, bigger games for them, promote closer ties, yadda yadda yadda.

If we can't get people excited for Linfield v Shams... What hope has Drogheda v Bala Town?

Though I would be intrigued to see Bangor City v Bangor one day.
05/03/2013, 11:17 PM
Dodge

LAds, LOI clusb aren't playing friendlies because they won't pay for refs, they're not going to pay for travel to Wales to play in front of 500 people
05/03/2013, 11:21 PM
BonnieShels

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Originally Posted by Dodge

Lad, LOI clusb aren't playing friendlies because they won't pay for refs, they're not going to pay for travel to Wales to play in front of 500 people

Fixed that for you.

NFB... what Dodge said
06/03/2013, 9:49 AM
adamd164

Highlights of Crusaders vs Cork City - go to 3.40 in to see Daryl Kavanagh's goal. Also follow it up to see a City fan (and poster on here) take a tumble celebrating it. Not me, thankfully.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mh0ID...ature=youtu.be
06/03/2013, 5:43 PM
citybone

On Soccer AM's twitter page, might get the goal on Soccer AM, Your welcome Daryl Kavanage!
06/03/2013, 7:29 PM
Ned Flanders

Setanta have selected Linfield v Rovers 2nd leg as next Mondays televised game.
06/03/2013, 9:39 PM
adamd164

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Originally Posted by Ned Flanders

Setanta have selected Linfield v Rovers 2nd leg as next Mondays televised game.

would have thought Drogs v Derry was the more interesting tie considering it's the only really alive tie. I guess what it comes down to is that there's more rovers fans than either of those though.
06/03/2013, 9:52 PM
legendz

I think the Setanta Cup is grand as it is and has stumbled on it's best format. They'll be going down the road of the hurling league if they chop and change with another revamp in format. Leave it as it is. It's good preparation as it is for teams who'll be in European action in the summer. Good to get a few games played in the similar format over two legs. I don't see how adding Welsh clubs would add to the competition. Roll on more LoI dominance in the Setanta cup and roll on the start of the LoI action this weekend. Just a shame as always that a Kerry club has yet to grace the LoI.
07/03/2013, 8:07 AM
brendy_�ire

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Originally Posted by adamd164

would have thought Drogs v Derry was the more interesting tie considering it's the only really alive tie. I guess what it comes down to is that there's more rovers fans than either of those though.

My guess is it's because Windsor has better TV facilities.
07/03/2013, 9:00 AM
A face

Quote:

Originally Posted by brendy_�ire

My guess is it's because Windsor has better TV facilities.

Exactly, its a cheaper gig if they dont have to pay crew to setup. Less headache to just be able to go and plug in and away ya go.
07/03/2013, 9:16 AM
Dodge

There's no sponsor for next year, so if one isn't found, it's finished
07/03/2013, 9:27 AM
DannyInvincible

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Originally Posted by Dodge

There's no sponsor for next year, so if one isn't found, it's finished

If Setanta will no longer be attached to the competition, is it fair to assume they'll also cease broadcasting games?
07/03/2013, 9:41 AM
A face

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Originally Posted by DannyInvincible

If Setanta will no longer be attached to the competition, is it fair to assume they'll also cease broadcasting games?

Well they'll look to see is it viable anyway.
07/03/2013, 9:44 AM
adamd164

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Originally Posted by DannyInvincible

If Setanta will no longer be attached to the competition, is it fair to assume they'll also cease broadcasting games?

No, they have said they will continue showing games but that a new main sponsor must be found to put in the prize money etc!
07/03/2013, 9:46 AM
adamd164

See below post, where it was confirmed that Setanta would be prepared to continue broadcasting next year...

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Originally Posted by adamd164

On the Setanta Cup, there'll need to be a new sponsor from next year if it's to continue. From the Irish Times on Friday:

http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/...327611471.html

Tournament's future in balance as sponsors end eight-year association

The future of the All-Ireland club tournament is in jeopardy for 2014 unless the FAI and IFA can find a new sponsor after Setanta Sports last night confirmed they are pulling out as main backers after eight seasons next year.

Setanta Sports are, however, amenable to continuing to televise the competition, which has a total prize fund this year of €175,000, should a new sponsor be found.

"It's not a surprise, we knew it was coming," said Milo Corcoran, chairman of the Setanta Sports Cup organising committee at the 2013 draw in Belfast last night. "We've our commercial departments working on trying to get someone, or maybe more than one, in to replace them."

Finding a sponsor in the current economic climate looks an unenviable task, Corcoran agreed.

All four League of Ireland clubs in the first round were drawn at home in the first legs last night. The competition begins on February 11th, and will again be played as a straight knock-out competition over two legs.

Meanwhile, Cobh Ramblers look increasingly likely to return to the Airtricity League next season, according to league director Fran Gavin. Having been relegated from the Premier Division at the end of the 2008 season, the Cork club failed to gain a First Division licence and have been absent since.
07/03/2013, 9:48 AM
A N Mouse

VW Cup?
07/03/2013, 11:31 AM
Dodge

GIF of the Cork fan falling
http://balls.ie/football/cork-fan-fa...crusaders-gif/
07/03/2013, 11:50 AM
adamd164

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dodge

GIF of the Cork fan falling
http://balls.ie/football/cork-fan-fa...crusaders-gif/

Quality!
07/03/2013, 11:54 AM
El-Pietro

Its popping up on sites all over the world, Owen will be doing reality tv shows by summer at this rate.
07/03/2013, 11:59 AM
adamd164

Also on 101 Great Goals...

http://www.101greatgoals.com/blog/th...-at-crusaders/

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The Flip Up! A Cork City fan gets too excited celebrating a goal at Crusaders
Thursday, March 7th, 2013

Time to laugh at a football fan.

A terrific 3rd eye was spotted during Cork City’s 3-1 away win at Crusaders in the Setanta Cup earlier in the week.

After a goalless first forty-five, Cork established a 2-goal advantage after the hour mark to set up their victory in Belfast. Daryl Kavanagh bagged the visitors’ second of the game, and after burying his goal he ran over to the touchline towards a small gathering of Cork fans.

What happened next was classic football banter rounded off with a comedy jeer from the crowd who all seemed to enjoy the FAIL of one Cork fan.

Enjoy the comedy footage below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...=mh0IDBx8Mqo#!
07/03/2013, 1:40 PM
Mr A

We always knew Cork fans were unbalanced. Now we have proof in gif form.
07/03/2013, 6:00 PM
ger121

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Originally Posted by A N Mouse

VW Cup?

They did say they weren't done with their sponsorship yet. You never know... Hope the competition continues. Yeah, it does have it flaws but would be sad to see it end.
07/03/2013, 6:27 PM
Martinho II

Hasnt the CEO of VW say recently that he has no interest in sponsoring crossborder competitions just loi!
07/03/2013, 9:18 PM
Charlie Darwin

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Originally Posted by Martinho II

Hasnt the CEO of VW say recently that he has no interest in sponsoring crossborder competitions just loi!

It looks like Kia aren't the only car company keen on promoting Provos.
11/03/2013, 1:56 PM
adamd164

Second legs of the final 3 quarter final games on tonight.

Linfield v Shamrock Rvs (live on Setanta)
Drogs v Derry
Glentoran v Sligo

Also draw for the semi finals to follow.
11/03/2013, 6:34 PM
DannyInvincible

Any working streams?
11/03/2013, 7:00 PM
Charlie Darwin

Linfield appeared to have smeared a large amount of excrement around the Shamrock Rovers six-yard box in an attempt to put off Barry Murphy. Or make him feel at home.

edit: 1-0, Armstrong, Murphy rooted to his excrement
11/03/2013, 7:03 PM
adamd164

1-0 Linfield....comeback surely couldn't happen?
11/03/2013, 7:06 PM
Charlie Darwin

Quote:

Originally Posted by adamd164

1-0 Linfield....comeback surely couldn't happen?

Nope, 1-1. Stewart.
11/03/2013, 7:06 PM
adamd164

Comeback off! Nar nar nar.
11/03/2013, 7:07 PM
Steve Bruce

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin

Linfield appeared to have smeared a large amount of excrement around the Shamrock Rovers six-yard box in an attempt to put off Barry Murphy. Or make him feel at home.

edit: 1-0, Armstrong, Murphy rooted to his excrement

Classy person you are
11/03/2013, 7:13 PM
Fester

Any Live Streams?
11/03/2013, 7:17 PM
DannyInvincible

Trouble in Windsor?: https://twitter.com/irishnewsreview/...07505168588800
11/03/2013, 7:25 PM
dong

PSNI doing what the guards never have the balls to do.
11/03/2013, 7:30 PM
DannyInvincible

Penalty to Drogheda two minutes before half-time... And missed by Gary O'Neill. Easy save for Doherty.
11/03/2013, 7:30 PM
Fester

Sligo Rovers 2 up (now 7 nill on Agg)

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