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**CSFShels** · 16/07/2009, 9:49 PM

Lets not be too quick to cheer on Pats, we're all gonna become honorary Valletta fans soon enough, considering they're Floriana's main rivals

**Flexy** · 16/07/2009, 9:51 PM

Originally Posted by Sheridan

They might have said the same about a team from Ireland.

Maltese football has made reasonably big strides, and St. Pat's are a poor Premier Division side. I'd say they were about level pegging, at best.

Maltese football is still rubbish compared even to the standard in our league, pats obviously took them too lightly

**paul_oshea** · 16/07/2009, 9:57 PM

its one of the lowest seeded countries isn't it? But why would Pats take them too lightly. Sitting back doesn't sound like taking them lightly.

**Dodge** · 16/07/2009, 10:31 PM

Originally Posted by Flexy

Maltese football is still rubbish compared even to the standard in our league, pats obviously took them too lightly

Get that from watchin the game?

Didn't underestimate them. We're just not that good and we had 11 fit players.

Could've been further ahead at half time but tired badly. Doesn't bode well for next weeks game in 30 degree heat

Still we've beaten a lot better teams this year so hope isn't lost

**TheBoss** · 16/07/2009, 11:08 PM

It is a slight blow for Pats, they can compete with them, its not as if Valletta are class above, Valletta really have 2 good players Den Ouden and Priso and Priso is out of the return match. It is slightly similar to Sligo, could not score enough and give away the silly goal.

**ger121** · 16/07/2009, 11:43 PM

Well no LOI side has lost away yet this year. With all 3 matches finishing 1-1. Wouldn't surprise me if there was a 4th match with that score. Pats only need to score the one against Valletta to even up the away goals and although it will be hot there, it's hardly the most daunting away tie that a LOI side could be going to looking for a result.

**WoodquayBoy** · 16/07/2009, 11:50 PM

Originally Posted by Dodge

Still we've beaten a lot better teams this year so hope isn't lost

I'm waiting . . . . . . . . Ye have to be seriously disappointed with Kenna, and wishing for the Return of the Mac

**PartySaint** · 17/07/2009, 1:27 AM

2 out of the 3 LOI teams will get threw to the next round and we wont be one of them, absolutely shcoking in the second half

Fairy play to Derry great result

**SkStu** · 17/07/2009, 1:57 AM

Originally Posted by PartySaint

2 out of the 3 LOI teams will get threw to the next round and we wont be one of them, absolutely shcoking in the second half

Fairy play to Derry great result

ah jaysis, ye had to go and jinx us, didnt ye.

dont think Pats are out of this tie at all to be honest. Granted, i didnt see the game but its going to be a close affair again.

**dancinpants** · 17/07/2009, 3:45 AM

Originally Posted by SkStu

ah jaysis, ye had to go and jinx us, didnt ye.

dont think Pats are out of this tie at all to be honest. Granted, i didnt see the game but its going to be a close affair again.

Agree with this, thanks for the bla Partysaint

Seeing as Pats are a real Jeykell Hyde team, the tie ain't over.

**HarpoJoyce** · 17/07/2009, 7:15 AM

Originally Posted by ger121

Well no LOI side has lost away yet this year. With all 3 matches finishing 1-1. Wouldn't surprise me if there was a 4th match with that score. Pats only need to score the one against Valletta to even up the away goals and although it will be hot there, it's hardly the most daunting away tie that a LOI side could be going to looking for a result.

Thinking this myself. Four draws in a row. Is this a record?
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**pineapple stu** · 17/07/2009, 8:03 AM

Originally Posted by Sheridan

TBH Pat's were up against a superior team

They really weren't. Valletta were awful, especially in the first half. No 30 up front was especially useless; he'd stand still and appeal for the harshest of frees while the ball was just two yards away, all while a Pat's player nipped in, had a cup of tea and took it away and around him. They were timewasting in the first half, so were looking for the draw.

Pat's only had one shot on target in the first half I think, and got completely lost in the second half. Valletta scored a goal as a result of awful defending, and they had two other great chances to score (Rogers made a superb save from one). Valletta's keeper was awful from set pieces, but Pat's delivery didn't test him enough. Work on that and Pat's could go through. Otherwise, I think Valletta's improved confidence will see them win.

**Dodge** · 17/07/2009, 9:17 AM

Originally Posted by WoodquayBoy

I'm waiting . . . . . . . . Ye have to be seriously disappointed with Kenna, and wishing for the Return of the Mac

Disappointed with kenna, still glad Johnny isn't manager

**martin_rules_ie** · 17/07/2009, 9:20 AM

Was looking at the UEFA.com website there, was wondering if anyone knows if they show the draws online today like they have done in previous years?

**MariborKev** · 17/07/2009, 9:22 AM

Originally Posted by martin_rules_ie

Was looking at the UEFA.com website there, was wondering if anyone knows if they show the draws online today like they have done in previous years?

Yes, they do.

**Straightstory** · 17/07/2009, 9:26 AM

Pats well in control in the first half. Good passing football (mostly). Whatever Kenna said to them at half time must have completely demoralised them. They just sat back and stopped playing after the break.
The Maltese fans amused me with their Premiership-style English language chants. Is nowhere safe from its pervasive influence...

**martin_rules_ie** · 17/07/2009, 9:39 AM

Originally Posted by Maribor

Yes, they do.

Well it should be on in about 20 minutes and there's still no sign of a link to the page?

Maybe it appears on the site at 12.00 CET on the nose?

**Schumi** · 17/07/2009, 9:41 AM

I only had the Pats fans' audio commentary (very entertaining too!) but it sounded like Pats had the measure of them in the first half but didn't keep it going after half time. "What does Kenna say to them at half time?"

I'd reckon that Derry will go through but Pats are 50/50.

**CuanaD** · 17/07/2009, 9:42 AM

Pat's looked good in 1st half and last 20 mins, but as usual, just kept passing the ball instead of looking for the forward - which is their real problem - no proper target man - Guy is a winger trying to do the job of a forward. They obviously don't have confidence in anyone up front & keep on passing to each other in midfield - no one wanted to shoot last night.

Sort that out & they are a better team than Valetta, but I don't see how they can fix it without a natural striker(or 2)

**pineapple stu** · 17/07/2009, 9:44 AM

Originally Posted by Straightstory

The Maltese fans amused me with their Premiership-style English language chants. Is nowhere safe from its pervasive influence...

Yeah - "Come on Citeh, come on Citeh"; even managed it in an English accent.

Though they did also have the Italian style couple of people in the front with their backs to the game trying to orchestrate things. Didn't think they had much of a fan culture in Malta, to be honest.