LOI in Europe 2011

**paul_oshea** · 18/07/2011, 9:36 PM

Originally Posted by Mr A

In fairness Mayo has some of the densest population in the country.

brilliant couldn't have put it better.straight to the point

**paul_oshea** · 18/07/2011, 9:37 PM

Originally Posted by dfx-

Is there anyone in Roscommon?

Is there anything in Roscommon?

yes

erm kind of.

**SkStu** · 18/07/2011, 9:43 PM

Originally Posted by paul_oshea

yes

erm kind of.

Rockfords!

**The Lilywhites** · 18/07/2011, 10:07 PM

Not sure if it was posted here yet but Rovers game is on Setanta Ireland tomorrow from 4.30. 4.45 kick off.

**harleyleeds** · 18/07/2011, 10:17 PM

Originally Posted by mypost

All of Sligo, All of Mayo, All of Leitrim, Arguably some of South Donegal, and Half of Roscommon.

That not big enough?

This would be great and I wonder if there would be some way of luring them in. Probably a name change would be necessary, NW ROVERS or something that would allow them to cross county boundries. Colours are good cos non county. This could provide a population of maybe 250000. 100000 seat stadium, biggest club in country. All joking aside they should try to encourage more outside county fans , would be a very good thing. If they could win the league then encourage the schoolkids.

**harleyleeds** · 18/07/2011, 10:19 PM

Originally Posted by The Lilywhites

Not sure if it was posted here yet but Rovers game is on Setanta Ireland tomorrow from 4.30. 4.45 kick off.

Think it would be streamed perchance?

**born2bwild** · 18/07/2011, 10:33 PM

Maybe: http://livetv.ru/en/eventinfo/80257_...amrock_rovers/

**Charlie Darwin** · 18/07/2011, 10:34 PM

It will almost certainly be streamed.

**TheBoss** · 19/07/2011, 1:01 AM

If you have eircom as your internet provider, you can get it here:

http://eircomsports.eircom.net/Setanta

**mypost** · 19/07/2011, 4:22 AM

Originally Posted by harleyleeds

This would be great and I wonder if there would be some way of luring them in. Probably a name change would be necessary, NW ROVERS or something that would allow them to cross county boundries. Colours are good cos non county. This could provide a population of maybe 250000. 100000 seat stadium, biggest club in country.

Drop the Rovers bit, and call it "Connacht United". With 250,000 people based in it's "smallest catchment area", it appeals to almost everyone in the region.

**Charlie Darwin** · 19/07/2011, 5:27 AM

All this talk of catchment areas neglects the fact that all clubs are fighting a losing battle with Manchester United and Liverpool. Sligo do brilliant for a town of 20,000 people.

**BonnieShels** · 19/07/2011, 9:14 AM

Originally Posted by mypost

Drop the Rovers bit, and call it "Connacht United". With 250,000 people based in it's "smallest catchment area", it appeals to almost everyone in the region.

That's so small minded. Where's your ambition?

Even Termonbarry can support 4 of the largest clubs in the country.

**Rasputin** · 19/07/2011, 9:33 AM

Originally Posted by mypost

All of Sligo, All of Mayo, All of Leitrim, Arguably some of South Donegal, and Half of Roscommon.

That not big enough?

Ohh jesus.
From the makers of "no direct bus from Tallaght to Phibsborough" and "real fans from sligo would fly to Dublin" we now have why people from mayo, donegal, roscommon and leitrim should support a team based in Sligo Town.
Mypost you are a credit to humanity.

Also go easy on harleyleeds since he is clearly a sockpuppet.

**paul_oshea** · 19/07/2011, 10:58 AM

Originally Posted by SkStu

Rockfords!

I was only there Sunday night. The reason for missing my flight and a days pay as a contractor.

Looking at those goals against Pats, reminds me of how I have always thought our football teams(clubs and international) have always been made up of midgets...or at least though who wouldn't be considered average sized males at home. Those kazaks almost look like giants against some of them....

That must be a worry for Pats on the home game, set pieces, corners/free kicks etc. Not that they are midgets i mean. Looks like they are dangerous in this area, especially given the height difference.

Looking at that video also reminded me of looking at something from 80's esque soviet-russia.

**Kingdom** · 19/07/2011, 10:59 AM

I see this is Mannus' last game for Rovers as he leaves for St Johnstone.
Why is he leaving for St Johnstone?

**harleyleeds** · 19/07/2011, 11:05 AM

Originally Posted by Rasputin

Ohh jesus.
From the makers of "no direct bus from Tallaght to Phibsborough" and "real fans from sligo would fly to Dublin" we now have why people from mayo, donegal, roscommon and leitrim should support a team based in Sligo Town.
Mypost you are a credit to humanity.

Also go easy on harleyleeds since he is clearly a sockpuppet.

Mypost is just wumming.

his reaction was to my comment which said:-
"Still my comments of admiration twoards the Sligo Rovers fans stand and considering they have possibly the smallest population catchment area in the PD they can well be described as the leagues best. "

This of course has exceptions and you would be top of that list.
No danger you were up in the Showgies helping them prepare for the euro game , to busy trying to put people down to make yourself feel better .

Go offer your help and youll find the world a better place as all your nastiness flows away.

**paul_oshea** · 19/07/2011, 11:05 AM

More money?

**legendz** · 19/07/2011, 11:10 AM

Originally Posted by Kingdom

I see this is Mannus' last game for Rovers as he leaves for St Johnstone.
Why is he leaving for St Johnstone?

Money and possibly a longer than 42 week contract?

**Dodge** · 19/07/2011, 11:14 AM

There's no real comparison between the footballing infrastructure in Ireland and Scotland. Better grounds, bigger crowds, probably bigger wages and the fact it mightn't hurt his international chances are a bonus

**Kingdom** · 19/07/2011, 11:26 AM

Originally Posted by Dodge

There's no real comparison between the footballing infrastructure in Ireland and Scotland. Better grounds, bigger crowds, probably bigger wages and the fact it mightn't hurt his international chances are a bonus

Thanks Dodge, I know there isn't a comparison infrastructure wise, but I'm still surprised.

Rovers at the top here, and should be for a good time to come, and with probably constant European football, why move when he's approaching 30

Originally Posted by The Irish Times

Certain to return to the starting line-up...will be goalkeeper Alan Mannus. O’Neill confirmed following the game Mannus will leave Rovers for SPL side St Johnstone. “It will be Alan’s last game,” said O’Neill. ...His level of professionalism is outstanding. It is not a financial decision. He is prepared to go there for less money. It is his last chance to break into a full-time set-up and into the SPL, a league with a higher profile than our own.”

But St Johnstone??? maybe it is the International he's thinking of, but surely he's going to be behind Camp now anyway?