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It was in one of the tabloids today that a meeting has taken place with a view to balancing out the inequality in the Setanta Cup due to it taking place in opposite ends of the season for LOI and IL clubs. Playing one Saturday every four weeks was mentioned. Sadly that's about as specific as the article got and I can't remember which paper it was.
Something like what they do in the CL maybe? half the matches now, at the beginning of the EL season/ end of IL one, and half in August/ Sept - end of El/ beginning of IL?
Linfield manager mentioned that last week. As crowds are down or something when they would get more on a sat afernoon.
kdjac
While i think this is a good and fair idea, i reckon the IL teams would really be shown up if the Republics teams and Derry were in-season.
I agree here aswell, and no disrespect to the IL at all. It think having it at the start of our season it benefits both league this way. The IL clubs are match fit and it makes for a much better competition.Quote:
Originally Posted by Risteard
Lads, bearing in mind that it's a cup competition so not necessarily a true barometer of which league is stronger, is all the patronising of the IL teams not kinda overlooking the fact that Linfield won it the first time it was held?
I think the midweek thing works fine. It's a novetly thing as well. The attendances haven't been too bad really.
Yes but in reality 3 out of the 4 semi finalists last year were from the eL. I think it will be the same this year, though having St.Pats in it might tip the balance back in favour of the Irish League this year ( I'm sure Pat's will be strong once they've gelled, just not sure they can turn it on so quickly ).Quote:
Originally Posted by Dr.Nightdub
Yes, floodlit football and some good telly to go home to. There's also the potential to draw in non-eL fans as it's the only televised footie on a Monday night ( that I know of ).Quote:
Originally Posted by JW.
If there's any change to schedules it'll be because Setanta Sports want to move the fixtures to fir their schedules. No other reason at all
Spot on.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dodge
Was at the Dungannon game last night so only saw some of the Setanta coverage however I heard they didn't show footage from anywhere expect United Park. I would take this as a sign that Setanta losing interest. I believe this is that last year of the agreed 3 year deal? Have Setanta said they will extend?Quote:
Originally Posted by Dodge
I suppose we should not be surprised they lose interest in irish football as they acquire more glamorous events...
According to Niall Cogley's piece in our programme last night Setanta have signed up until 2011
I think the message from Cogley in last night's programme said something about investing a further €2m and were extending it for 4 years. Bad sign that they wouldn't even show brief highlights from the other games (nothing bar Drogs-Linfield on TV3 either).Quote:
Originally Posted by pete
DO they still put the goals up on their website? Anyone got a link?
They only had cameras at United Park so not much to show...Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr_T
Pats should have clips of our goals on our website this evening
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Originally Posted by Dodge
doubt it. later in the week more realistic
Lazy shoite
Spot on :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Shelsman
kdjac
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sAeR6_-1kM
Derrys goal
i think the setanta cup just shows us up for the lack of interest we (as a nation) have in our own national league. while we are not qualifing for the group stages of the champions lge/uefa cup the setanta cup should be grasped for what it is - the top teams north and south of the border competing against each other. it shouldn't matter what day it's on, the majority or trips are no longer than 4 hours each way and would result in 1 day off work absolute maximum - and more than likely just a couple of hours. it's not as if you need to take 2/3 days off work or anything!
sadly the general public have not latched onto it as much as hoped and it is just regular eL/IL supporters who go to the games.
personally i would love to see the tournament extended to incorporate scotish and welsh teams but this is unfeasible i know. but i would even welcome if english championship, top welsh teams and scotish teams (excluding celtic & rangers) were invited. it would surely improve the standard and profile of our own league.
Ndo's goal is on the Pats site. Just a short clip though.
Probably not the right thread, but what were the attendances like at last night's other games? There were 1600 and something in Richmond which is about 400 (33%) more than our League average for last season. I'd've liked far more obviously but at least it's a move in the right direction.
I would've thought the Oval and United Park would be relatively handy trips for the away fans?
2,781 official attendance at the Oval, with more Derry fans than Glens.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dr.Nightdub
Reportedly c. 450 Linfield fans at Drogheda.
GH - why would anyone who currently doesn't have an interest in the IL or EL suddenly develop an interest in the Setanta Cup ?:confused: It just doesn't make any sense.Quote:
Originally Posted by galwayhoop
Start of the season always has relatively high attendances.Quote:
Originally Posted by dcfcsteve
Drogheda v Linfield was sold out. Only 400 tickets given to away fans. Great atmosphere and very enjoyable game although the wrong result for our league. I thought Drogheda were unlucky not to get a draw but full credit to Linfield who played really well.
"Midget wrestling" :D :D :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Burny89
Pat's a legend!
Im going to put up Clips of the Swifts vs Cork City games later on the Cork City site .Even though it was a 0-0 game it was well worth the trip....I think it would be a good idea if teams from Wales , Scotland and England were invited in to Setanta Cup.