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Who do you want in FAI Cup?
I's love an away trip to Athlone. They are in a new ground and there is a great history between both Clubs.
Second choice would be Shels at home especially now that Dermo Keely is boss. D'ya remember when he was on charge of Kildare and he squared up with Tony Mannion? Gufct had to wrestle Dermo to stop him attacking Mannion.
Draw for Cup is on RTE One at 6.30 pm on Thursday.
Galway United at Terryland would be nice :)
Dundalk! bring on Maxi!
i seem to be the only one with ya in wanting any kind of home game!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Galway Harps
Wexford away.
Wouldn't be up for the usual bedlam that ensues at an ATFC v GUFC match.
Limerick-despite their dying hatred and obsession of us would still be a boring draw.
Dundalk would be on a Thursday if it was away and i've no doubt it would be their Cup Final so we'd probably lose.
A nice "easy" draw.....non League side away.As long as we qualify really.Hopefully we can avoid the Drogs/Pats etc.
Nice to see the clubs are moving towards reconciliation. Still, it was fun to watch while it lasted :)Quote:
Limerick-despite their dying hatred and obsession of us would still be a boring draw.
a nice easy home draw just so we at least get past the first round and might go on a run in the competition.you just know its gonna be Dundalk though.
I will take anyone at home , PATS would be good . Hey if you are going to win it you have to beat the best .
F**k no! Im not going near Dundalk!Quote:
Originally Posted by GuisaSaigon
Its too soon. Do we have an escort from the Garda Shichawna?
I want Shhhligo Rovers at home so we can pay them back for the season opener. I think we would actually turn up this time around. I'd like the club to get a Cup run because the income i'm sure is vital and twud boost league attendances afterwards too.
a cup run will boost crowds. keep interest high.
a home draw in the cup is always a massive advantage.
if you draw a weaker team then you have more chance of progression.
therefore, a lower division team (either first div or non-league) and at home is my preference.
Jeez lads, I don't know who the so called weaker teams are. Didn't Salthill beat us in a "meaningless" midweeker not too long ago?
(in my experience those who describe friendlies as meaningless are usually on the losing side)
For the income generated I'm hoping for Sligo or Shamrock Rovers at home.
The Sligo threads are full of how disappointing their home gates are this season, but boy do they love coming to Galway in numbers?:o
i would be happy with any of the following teams, especially if we were at home:Quote:
Originally Posted by MyTown
Athlone Town
Finn Harps
Kildare County
Kilkenny City
Monaghan United
Shelbourne
Wexford Youths
Celbridge Town
Cherry Orchard
Douglas Hall
Fanad United
Malahide United
Phoenix F.C.
St. John Bosco
St. Mochtas
Salthill Devon
Tolka Rovers
maybe salthill did beat us in a 'meaningless' friendly (about 2 months ago) but our season was just starting and they were at the 'business end' of their season. all of the junior/intermediate teams seasons will have been finished for at least a month (some a lot longer) by the time the cup weekend rolls around and you would think that would reduce their performance levels to a large degree.
if we can't consider the above 1st division teams as weaker than ourselves then we seriously need to ask some questions regarding full-time football etc.
Any Premier Division team. At home.
a cup run - will be crucial to fill the new stand - if the punters start to stay away like they did the last day against bohs
so home draw - against a first division team - to kick start it
wait and see and we probably draw drogheda away ...... i will be crossing my fingers for a 1st div/junior/intermediate team and at home. and the same in the next round!!!! then at least we will have momentium - and interest from non-regulars.Quote:
Originally Posted by corbyeire
you can't overestimate just how important that good old winning mentantility is!
I want Finn Harps at home, to get revenge for the semi-final defeat inflicted a few years back. Constant chanting by 20 or so people of "Come on the Harps".
Wonderful
full list
Longford v Celbridge Town
Fanad United v St John Bosco
Dundalk v Athlone
Limerick 37 v Wexford Youths
Phoenix v St Pat's
Salthill Devon v UCD
Bray v St Mochta's
Kildare County v Kilkenny City
Tolka Rovers v Waterford United
Derry City v Monaghan United
Galway United v Finn Harps
Douglas Hall v Cobh Ramblers
Shamrock Rovers v Sligo Rovers
Drogheda United v Bohemians
Malahide United v Cherry Orchard
Shelbourne v Cork City
You've got your wish!Quote:
Originally Posted by Galway Harps
Not a bad draw for us, Harps will probably bring a few down, Home draw should bring in a few quid and we should be good enough to take ye.Salthill have UCDD at home, will they play it in Drom or Terryland?
Sweet. Looking forward to this already. :)
we all know about UCDs massive travelling support :DQuote:
Originally Posted by GuisaSaigon
Your wish is granted...........Quote:
Originally Posted by Gaillimh Al
United to win 2-1 with Gethins to score for Harps....... you just know its goin to happen it always does when a player returns to take on his former club! Good draw for us and an extra couple of quid for the coffers too.
Does anyone know if this will this be played on the Friday or the Saturday?
Friday night is soccer night in Galway so you'll need a half day off work!!!! There'll be a party in Fox's before and after the game as per usual I would imagine.Quote:
Originally Posted by fbtn
Nice one. We should bring a half decent crowd I'd imagine.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tir Oilean
I'm going to that Arctic Monkeys gig in Dublin on the Saturday....anyone going to it via Galway? Would the best way to travel be by train?
Looking forward to this game. Alway good away trip in Galway.
Ya the away fans seem to be comin to galway in good numbers this season. The Cup game should add to the Galway gang in the pub too. Train will be the handiest I reckon. If you get a lock in you could just walk to the train station in the morn!
(unless you want to fly)Train is the quickest It's about €40-45, citylink bus is the cheapest i think its around €17 www.citylink.ieQuote:
Originally Posted by fbtn
Citylink is a fine service, I'd go with that.
if you do make sure you get the 'express' bus though. the other one stops at every corner from here to dublin and takes about 11 hoursQuote:
Originally Posted by Galway Harps
very happy chappy i would say. enjoy the trip but you wont winQuote:
Originally Posted by Galway Harps
Cheers lads.
Brilliant option - flight at 8.00AM Saturday morning for just €61.99 - 45 minutes from Galway to Dublin. Quality!
Hopefully I can the Friday off now.
...and add on the seven hours to get from the Dublin Airport to city centre :mad:Quote:
Originally Posted by fbtn