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Originally Posted by WeAreRovers
I think many Dundalk fans would feel the same way. I'm in my 40s now, and the group I go to games with, would always choose Rovers as the team we "hate" the most.Quote:
Originally Posted by WeAreRovers
Drogheda would just been seen as the noisy neighbours who have the odd small period where they are better than us
Dreadful decision. We'd have missed the penalty anyway, mind you.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kiki Balboa
Nonsense to rule out that Connolly goal too. Such a poor refereeing performance in extra time.
Took us 60 minutes to get going last night. We've said it again and again, but Lynch is getting the backline wrong. We won four in a row, lost to Sligo, then Lynch brought in wholesale changes. It's not working, we've kept one clean sheet since.
It's been mentioned before, but Drogs work rate is top class. They're not actually that good a side, but Kevin Doherty has done some job at making them a pain in the arse to play against. Something which cannot be said for ourselves.
Our selection for the shootout was weird. Mullen makes sense, but throwing in lads just at the club, one of them a centre half, doesn't. Duffy should have been hitting earlier. No point saving him for the fifth when we don't even get there.
Plenty of anger last night, shouting at the squad at FT. I worry that's our season done. We could go on and lose a few more games, finish mid-table.
IMO, if we finish on less than 66 points (one better than last year), Lynch should be shown the door. If we don't get Europe, I'd say he's gone regardless of points total.
Massive win that. Overall we deserved it but Shels had two opportunities in the second half that could have changed the outcome. A few of our lads looked jaded towards the end but we hung on in there. I thought Melia and Kavanagh had great games. Roll on the next round.
Did Shels put out a strong team or did they have one eye on Thursday?
I enjoy the Derby but in the 90s and particularly in the early to mid 00s I always felt Shels were our main rivals, You were largely ****, Shels were in their pomp, we had a lot more success and the games against them really meant something each season. Was only 2010 when you lot finally came on my radar again.Quote:
Originally Posted by WeAreRovers
If we're not a good side, what does that make derry?Quote:
Originally Posted by brendy_�ire
We've the second lowest budget - serious work rate - but even with such a low budget, everyone under estimates how good we can be at times. And I love it!!
As for derry, never thought we'd lose lastnight. The chairman can keep throwing all his money around, but they'll never have a decent team up there until they dig up that pitch. Sligo are actually better than them imo. Lynch is a bluffer, and as for their support...... a man, his annoying drum and his dog comes to mind
Hard luck to Longford. They pushed the cup specialists all the way and have done their club proud.
Good stuff from Pats today. Shels definitely started the better and latterly had a couple of big chances to pull a goal back, but in between we were much the better side. Melia in particular was excellent.
Forrester pulling up with his hamstring could be a disaster though. Nowhere near the same side without him.
Well he doesn’t play forreser that often when he’s fit so…Quote:
Originally Posted by Jack B
Keep the good men on the bench - then BAM - Bob's your uncle, Mary's your auntie.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dermobohs
It was a strong enough side with a hint of rotation. I like the look of Mbeng looks a very handy player.Quote:
Originally Posted by ger121
Brutal match in tallaght Rovers hardly broke a sweat and crowd only woke up with 15 mins to go. Anyway it's done
Turgid rubbish from Rovers second team, none of whom did anything to suggest they should start on Thursday . Lee Grace was strong as usual and Noonan looked lively but other than that it was a game befitting of only 1,700 turning up.
Still, our good season continues on and let's see who we draw in the next round.
I dislike these Dundalk fans that think Drogheda are our main rivals as much as i'd dislike Rovers. Just for the record its more a dislike for the club than the fans oddly enough, there are fans that can annoy me a good bit more than any Rovers fan could, I dont think Ive known a Rovers fan I have disliked actually for all the rivalry. Thugs dont count not that I actually know any.Quote:
Originally Posted by dundalkfc10
Ah that Coference League nonsense doesnt count! The last year was a bit of a blur literally and selectively during times of full clarity and if I didnt see it it didnt exist. Of course if it had been Dundalk it would be the undoubted best of LoI in Europe ever!:)Quote:
Originally Posted by WeAreRovers
In an ideal world the cup is about crap games you win handy enough. It’s about getting to the final and winning the big day out. The sticky part is meeting your rivals inbetween that.Quote:
Originally Posted by sbgawa
Not saying you're wrong, but who would you get instead?Quote:
Originally Posted by brendy_�ire
Pats fans havent quite bought in to the roamnce of the cup even after breaking the cup hoodoo it seems. Rovers fans have forgotten a bit of the bread and butter stuff too with the 1700 hardcore supporters. Sunny day, opposition, Oasis, people paying for European trips Im sure will all be rolled out as reasons but 1700 is disappointing, proportionately it'd be like Dundalk getting 6 or 700.
I dont get why a team that wins on an artificial surface have fans that then say something like they'll never be any good until a pitch is dug up, surely it downplays a good away win, especially away at the champions elect! Derry have played on grass, albeit on a hill, for the vast majority of almost 30 years without a title. Their galacticos really showed up in the national stadium, probably the best pitch in Irish football last November, they play on other pitches away from home. Surely familiarity with even a bad pitch is an advantage over visiting teams that may play on excellent grass surfaces more often and should struggle with an unfamiliar surface? Unless the inference is that Drogheda's rudimentary tactics trump Derrys more gifted players because they dont try to play, its gnarly long ball that doesnt need a pitch of any type to get a win?
Derry's issues are not with the pitch, its character, lack of belief, not caring enough or something deeper than the pitch. There seems to be no connect with the fans which always makes me consider that lack of effort through a team, bar some individuals, is a possible issue and suport dries up maybe with attendance also. Being very well resourced comes with its own issues.
Yes the drums are annoying, especially in a small enclosed stand like in Oriel, though the moaning about the drums nearly drowns the damn things out and is just as annoying - its a footbball macth, if you want some peace and quiet there's a church just down the road!
Mickey Duffy might genuinely be the best player in the league, and its fustrating to see him wasted at Derry in recent years.
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Originally Posted by Nesta99
Our crowds have been dissapointing all season and i really think it has fallen off because we had so few Friday matches laast year that people just got out of the habit of going.
There is also the issue of European matches becoming so routine and numerous (and not covered by ST) that people are picking and choosing waht matches to go to (and pay)
I was one of the people at the match last night but even going i was asking myself why i was bothering as i knew it would be a half strength team and we would win anyway.
All that being said throw in the usual excuses , lovely day, OAsis etc etc it was still dissapointing and fair play to Longford who looked like they had a couple of hundred at it it was still dissapointing.
That being said i had a good aul natter with some of the core while keeping half an eye on the match, the "crowd" only got inviolved with maybe 10 mins to go just as i was thinking we were a deflected shot or a goalkeeping mistake away from going out of the cup..
When the ref gave the peno i was shouting for a corner and i didnt see a single Rovers player appealing but in fairness to the ref a pal watching on LOITV texted me to say it was a nailed on peno so a good spot by the REf tbf (i havent seen it yet) . No one had a clue what was happening around me anyway , i thought he had booked Noonan for diving before we figured out it was a Pen
Really poor attendance but I have to hold my hands up that I bought 3 tickets for me, my son and his buddy but they decided they'd rather have a BBQ at home and I wssn't bothered either.
Unfortunately even half price tickets couldn't entice people to a nothing game.
With so many FD teams in the last 8 I think every club is going to be hoping they can get a soft draw and reach the semi finals.
Galway have got a joke of a draw so far so let's hope that trend continues.
On cup final attendance watch as a neutral, Pats v Rovers would be the biggest possible fixture remaining. You'd imagine Cork would still get a big crowd for a cup final, Sligo would probably travel well too. I've no idea how many Galway would be able to bring. But I couldn't see it being much over 10k unfortunately.
If are to get Shamrock Rovers or Drogheda I’d really hope for a home draw. After them two home or away we would be favourites. There would be still some tricky ties but if we avoid them two I’d be happy enough.
Speaking as the non cup specialists over the last 40 years this draw looks as open as i can remember
2 First Division teams, Finn Harps and Kerry
8th 9th and 10th in the Premier Division Galway, Sligo . Cork
Pats, Drogs and ourselves.
At home to Kerryford looks good for me after home draws so far against Wexford and Longford
Shamrock Rovers going to Longford would have been a big game for Longford for obvious reasons. Same goes for the draw tomorrow. Bigger occasions for First Division clubs if they are drawn at home against a Premier opponent. Haven't played St. Pat's, Shamrock Rovers or Sligo yet.
First division clubs will just be hoping for a home draw against anyone. Couple of years ago when Galway were in the FD they got Dundalk and then Bohs at home in the QF and SF. Both ties sold out and were the biggest game in EDP for a long time. It was really important to have those games at home, they will have been the first games a lot of young fans will have went to before becoming regulars since we've been in the PD.Quote:
Originally Posted by legendz
I'll take any tie that isn't a trip to Dublin at this stage.
Question may have been answered already,but when is the draw.
I'll take Home to Kerry please.
Tuesday at 12:30pm on the FAI YouTube channel.Quote:
Originally Posted by placid casual
Anyone at home for me please since we're choosing.
Would be hoping it’s Pats v Shamrock Rvrs , then I’d take anyone else home or away.
An interesting point you make and probably an ongoing problem for you lot. Throw in 8 home European games (I included Molde) last season and you also get people picking and choosing what games to attend. Not always easy to get to 2 games a week if one is midweek and the other on a Sunday/Monday.Quote:
Originally Posted by sbgawa
Kerry v Sligo
Drogheda v Shamrock Rovers
Finn Harps v Cork City
St. Pat's v Galway United
Good draw for the First Division clubs to have Premier opponents visiting. Will be the first meeting of Kerry and Sligo.
Presumably the all-Premier ties will be the two TV games?
second worst draw we could have gotten but considering our home draws to first division oposition so far we were due one i guess
Pity that HArps and Kerry didnt draw each other to get a semi final but they both have a chance at home youd have to think.
Win or lose the playoff round in the next two weeks Europe is over until October so we will be able to play the best team against Drogs..Its never easy up there but id be hopeful.
Pats will be happy i guess on current form Galway are in te worst form but a lot can change in a month
Presumably alright, which is fair enough. Drogheda and Bohemians visiting MH Park were big occasions. Something to look forward to up to mid September is new territory!Quote:
Originally Posted by culloty82
Obviously there’s a big gap between the First Division and Premier but home to Cork is a great draw for us,home and winnable is all you can ask at this stage….
A Premier opponent at home is the perfect draw for Kerry anyway. Should attract a big crowd.Quote:
Originally Posted by sbgawa
Should be a bumper crowd in Finn Park too. It's certainly not the worst draw we could have got, and while Cork will be heavy favourites, we'll fancy our chances in a one off game on home turf.
There goes the cup for another year anyway 😁Quote:
Originally Posted by legendz
Still at least we got past a couple of rounds this time.
I’d rather be in your place than where ourselves and shels are tbhQuote:
Originally Posted by placid casual
Drogheda United’s clash with Shamrock Rovers will be shown live on RTÉ2 on Friday, September 12 at 19:30 with St. Patrick’s Athletic going head to head with Galway United on Sunday, September 14 at 18:00 on RTÉ2 too.