LOI in Europe 2023

**joey B** · 16/07/2023, 8:36 PM

Originally Posted by dundalkfc10

I notice BT Sports 1 on Tuesday are showing Struga v Zalgiris at 4pm and Maccabi Haifa v Hamrun at 6pm
On Weds they are showing Valmiera v Olimpija at 4pm and Swift Hesper v Slovan Bratislava at 7pm with Dinamo Tbilisi v Astana at 5pm (on BT3)

I find it strange they would show all these games and not one from any of the Welsh, N Irish or Irish champions games.

Its probably cheaper,they'd have to pay for the production of them games whereas they can just link in a production from the other countries......

**ger121** · 16/07/2023, 9:40 PM

Originally Posted by holidaysong

My prediction for this week would be Dundalk and Derry to go through with home wins. St. Pat's to maybe go to extra time but scrape through. Rovers to draw away but drop down to the Conference League.

Could go down like that alright.

**Calcio Jack** · 17/07/2023, 6:59 PM

Byrne and Farrugia both out injured so very little chance of Rovers winning tomorrow

**ontheotherhand** · 17/07/2023, 8:44 PM

It's the hope.......it just kills you.

**TonyD** · 17/07/2023, 8:53 PM

Originally Posted by EalingGreen

The four LOI clubs had (generally) poor results, while the four IL clubs had (generally) good ones.

What can you tell from that? Well imo nothing much actually. We might know a bit more after the return legs, when who knows, the LOI teams could turn things round and/or the IL teams could stumble. But even then you might just be misled by a couple of teams which "deserved" to go through but somehow didn't, or teams which didn't deserve it who sneaked it.

For football is the most random of games, meaning four matches is far too small a sample size to reach any firm conclusions, one way or another.

I'd take much more notice of, say, a review of 10 or 15 seasons' European results, both in absolute terms and also relative to other comparable countries, before tending towards firm conclusions.

Anyone?

Would agree with most of that. No denying Pats were poor. Bit ropey defensively for the goals, and no real threat going forward. No reason to think we can�t turn it around though. The late goal was huge, and a good crowd at Richmond roaring the team on could be a factor. What we absolutely don�t want to do is concede first. Game over if that happens in my view. Big performance needed.

Are you optimistic about going through Ealing ? Pats v Glens could be �interesting�.

**Stuttgart88** · 18/07/2023, 8:27 AM

Originally Posted by Calcio Jack

Byrne and Farrugia both out injured so very little chance of Rovers winning tomorrow

I've a good feeling about tonight!

**sidewayspasser** · 18/07/2023, 8:32 AM

Does anyone know where to watch it if you're abroad? The stream on LOI TV seems to be Ireland and UK only. Icelandic TV?

**sbgawa** · 18/07/2023, 8:47 AM

The iceland team are 6/5 with paddypower, has to be the best value bet ive seen in months.
No Byrne, no Farrugia, no Clarke, no pace , never been so pessimistic about a Rovers match, our form is beyond awful and we were lucky to only lose 1 nil in the first leg at home.
Pray for a Miracle

**Stuttgart88** · 18/07/2023, 10:44 AM

What's the story with Ferizaj?

**sbgawa** · 18/07/2023, 10:51 AM

Scored for the under 19s last weekend but doesnt seem to be getting a look in around first team....dont know why

**pateen** · 18/07/2023, 10:59 AM

Thought he was injured, no?

**joey B** · 18/07/2023, 11:02 AM

Originally Posted by sbgawa

Scored for the under 19s last weekend but doesnt seem to be getting a look in around first team....dont know why

I think I see rumours either he or his dad were acting up about something and it didn�t go down well,it was on Twitter I seen so might be nonsense�..

**EalingGreen** · 18/07/2023, 11:46 AM

Originally Posted by TonyD

Are you optimistic about going through Ealing ?

Cautiously optimistic but in truth, I'm not close enough these days for my opinion to be worth anything much.

Originally Posted by TonyD

Pats v Glens could be �interesting�.

Could be a cracker - decent crowds, a bit of money and low travel expenses etc. Two good games would be good for the two leagues as well.

**Stuttgart88** · 18/07/2023, 1:50 PM

Originally Posted by joey B

I think I see rumours either he or his dad were acting up about something and it didn�t go down well,it was on Twitter I seen so might be nonsense�..

I was expecting him to be a regular in the seniors this year but I think I read that he got the hump not being allowed to train with Spurs or not to stay longer on trial with Spurs (or something along those lines).

**cl�irseach** · 18/07/2023, 2:28 PM

Originally Posted by EalingGreen

Cautiously optimistic but in truth, I'm not close enough these days for my opinion to be worth anything much.

Could be a cracker - decent crowds, a bit of money and low travel expenses etc. Two good games would be good for the two leagues as well.

UEFA's capacity for both grounds would be quite small unfortunately

**ontheotherhand** · 18/07/2023, 3:49 PM

Originally Posted by Stuttgart88

I was expecting him to be a regular in the seniors this year but I think I read that he got the hump not being allowed to train with Spurs or not to stay longer on trial with Spurs (or something along those lines).

Yeah that's what I've heard. Only a kid but acting like one.

I did see more positive news on Clarke. Bradley says he's a few more weeks away when originally they were talking about months. Not enough to help us in Europe but having him back for the league will be massive.