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Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954
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Up Norrkoping. Hammer the Junkie Rats.Quote:
Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954
....at the same time I wouldn't want us to move the game either........I think that means that I want us to lose in the 1st round :DQuote:
Originally Posted by White Horse
Yeah. The media will no doubt use phrases like "mouthwatering prospect" and "moneyspinning tie" for it, but the reality is likely to be different.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pablo Escobar
Turners Cross is a small ground. There could've been other opponents that would've resulted in as much gate money as this fixture would bring if it happens. Especially as there will have to be an unusually large area of segregation between the fans I'd imagine. Then there's the significantly enhanced security costs around the fixture to factor in. The only financial positives I can see is that Cork's travel costs would be low, and a British channel like Sky Sports would probably be keen on screening the game if it happened. But that would have to be balanced against all the other factors.
Not to mention the potential for hassle it would create within the city that day and night as well. Just not worth it IMO.
Isn't it UEFA themselves who insist (with the odd exception) that clubs shouldn't play in the same city at the same time ?Quote:
Originally Posted by brendy_éire
Am I the only one who thinks that possible 2nd round draw for Dundalk is a winnable tie. Qarabeg a decent side but Dundalk shouldn't fear them. When you see who else was in that Pot, that's a result.
Qarabag have a very impressive pedigree though.Quote:
Originally Posted by ger121
They've been in the group stages of European competitions for the last 5 consecutive seasons - 4 in the EL and once in the CL.
Even if you combined all Irish clubs performances in Europe, they still wouldn't come near that.
People shouldn't get carried away about Dundalk's chances against Qarabeg
After avoiding Dinamo Minsk in yesterday's draw we're rewarded with a trip there (most likely) if we manage to upset the Swedes.
It's either Minsk or FK Liepaja from Latvia
It's apparent from the teams who are in the European draws this year that - whilst Irish football has made some real advances in standard and quality in recent years/decades, a lot of the other 'lesser' leagues and their top teams have progressed to a much greater extent than we have.
While I don't think playing Rangers is as big an issue as it was a while back, it will still attract every looper about. Cetainly not an appealing draw for Cork (should it happen)Quote:
Originally Posted by EatYerGreens
This thread isn't for Waterford fans...Quote:
Originally Posted by Partizan
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Originally Posted by ger121
No, I think so too. Will be tough for sure, definitely............but these are the type of ties that Dundalk have shown they can come through of recent.
On paper Bate were unbeatable................
Closet you’ll get is a trip to ikea. I recommend their swedish meatballs.Quote:
Originally Posted by Partizan
Nice.Quote:
Originally Posted by D24Saint
Ah leave him alone! It's understandable that Waterford fans would be cranky yesterday and today.Quote:
Originally Posted by D24Saint
whys that pablo with the policing?Quote:
Originally Posted by Pablo Escobar
What's your address so we can all send you a postcard? :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Partizan
The quickest of Twitter scans after typing in 'Cork City Rangers' , should tell you how much bother this tie isn't really worth!
The area is very residential. There's no 1 obvious route to approach from the city. The ground is very tight and the fans are never that far apart with not a lot separating them. Control was lost before the Setanta Cup game against Glentoran. The vast majority of their fans were fine, but maybe 20 or so ran amok after starting in a pub. The authorities had no answer. This is a different ball game altogether.Quote:
Originally Posted by Martinho II
I'd love to see Cork v Rangers, what a perfect setting in TC, ideal if they could limit away fans to reduced numbers but demand will be very high and they wuill prob have to offer 10% or so of capacty so that would be the whole St Annes end.
Just a pity its not Cork 2017 or even up to mid season 2018 in action, that would be a right good test for Rangers, although they would still not expect to beat them over two legs.
A lot of talk about Cork V Glasgow Rangers. It's not so long ago since Rangers were beaten by Progres Niederkorn in the EL, the Luxembourgian club that Cork (in all probability) will have to overcome in the 1st round.
I fancy us to beat Riga. Qarabag or Partizani will be a massive test, but we have the safety net of the Europa League if we don't get through that.
Another tie that caught my eye was Crusaders (potentially) facing Wolves. The one thing going in Crusaders' favour is Wolves' struggle at beating weaker teams. They may have beaten each of the Premier League's top 6 except City last season, but they also lost home and away to Huddersfield.
I think people are just talking about the potential fixture. We're certainly not looking beyond Progres. I'd have them as favourites at this point, based solely on the fact that we can't win a game.Quote:
Originally Posted by geysir
Not bitter at all then :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Partizan
St Anne's holds 2800. Away minimum for Europe will be about 600 tickets. Give them one section of St Anne's and have another section empty between them and our fans. Definitely wouldn't be giving them the whole stand!Quote:
Originally Posted by oriel
Not a fan of the draw, would be way more hassle than it's worth.
But, also think we have very little chance of getting there so won't be worrying a while!
I wouldn't let that shower near your own ground. Let them wreck the Aviva instead. Come to think of it, why not ask the GAH for their white elephant stadium in Cork. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Pablo Escobar
There's more of a chance of us winning the Europa League outright than us being allowed to play there.....never mind Rangers.Quote:
Originally Posted by White Horse
would ye not go to musgrave park like you did v bayern munich in 92?Quote:
Originally Posted by Pablo Escobar
Musgrave Park has a smaller seated capacity than Turners Cross.Quote:
Originally Posted by Martinho II
You have to say, there would be something sweet about playing Rangers at the new bog ball stadium 😁Quote:
Originally Posted by White Horse
Play at the Cross and give them minimum tickets permitted. Up to AGS to sort out anything in/around the city.
Good adventure planned into Amsterdam for a night, then to Norrkoping for a few days. Its hard to know how the tie will go , if the swedes handle our long ball style (sigh) then they should win handy but if we bore them to death with our tactics we have a chance, the first leg will reveal all.
Kinda reminds me of Keely having Shels play Gaelic football in Ibrox during their training session prior to their European game.Quote:
Originally Posted by marinobohs
Surprised there's been no mention of Dundalk charging €30 into Oriel Park for the Riga game.
Dundalk charging €30 into Oriel Park for the Riga game! ;)
Probably because the faux-outrage is only coming from journos and fans of other teams on social media moonlighting as SJW for us poor Dundalk fans who haven't a pot to p**s in. It's simple supply and demand, I would be shocked if it's not a complete sell-out and as long as the extra income is spent on the team you'd be hard pressed to find any real opposition from actual Dundalk fans.Quote:
Originally Posted by PartySaint
Johnny Ward stuck his oar in, because he can't help himself. I love the 'especially given the ownership model' line... man shocked as Investment firm attempt to increase revenue.
https://twitter.com/Ui_Maine/status/1143112034797662210
Don’t think complaining about being gouged would change your status of being a real or actual fan. It’s extortion for any club to charge that amount considering the facilities in the grounds.
Gouged??? €30 to see 2 league champions battle in the most prestigious club competition in the continent? Ok Riga aren't the most glamorous opposition but would I rather pay €20 to watch Finn Harps kick our players for 90 minutes... nah. Wasn't that long ago we paid €10 to watch us toil against Monaghan, never thought I'd hear the Champions League music played at Oriel back then. If €10 is the price of success, here's my credit card.Quote:
Originally Posted by D24Saint
The facilities are crap, no getting away from that, we have been failed by successive ownership on that front for decades, I don't have any strong hope for change from our capitalist overlords either. As I said earlier as long as the extra money from fans isn't being sucked out to an American bank account I've no problem paying a premium to maintain success, because when it all ends (as all good things must) I'd rather have great memories than an extra few tenners in my back pocket.
Calm down, its the qualifiers not the actual competition.Quote:
Originally Posted by ArFella
Strange Treacy has been quiet about this considering he's constantly tried to bring himself across as a people's champion of sorts on twitter.
I am only exaggerating the prestige of a Round 1 qualifier as much as others are exaggerating the "extortion" of Dundalk fans, given some comments I've seen on social media you think the owners were auctioning the tickets to the highest bidders.Quote:
Originally Posted by RathfarnhamHoop