Setanta Cup semi-finals

[SwanVsDalton]

Glentoran through 1-0 at United Park, had Leeman and Hill sent off late on. Well done to Glens, some turn around from being bottom of the group.

Is it concerning that there was no updates thread for the games? Maybe I'm reading too much into it, but it maybe it's indicative of interest in the competition supposedly falling.

Anyway I'm hoping Derry continue their run of squeaking past Cork making it the first all 'Nordie' Setanta decider.

[Rovers Maniac]

I watched the game tonight and thought it was actually a really exciting match to watch. Bloody hell Drogs are devoid of all football just play high balls into the box. It has to be very worrying times for Drogehda fans, i think they thought they would probably get to final at the least and it may have sounded they thought the funds were already in the coffers. Glentoran were terrific, i thought penalty was probably a peno, seen them given seen them not but it was never a sending off. As well as that Drogs should have had two sent off with Winter who i never ever rated having a shocker and could not even get the injury time right playing a minute less than supposed to. The fallout from this result is i can only see things getting worse for Drogs to be honest it is difficult to see light at the end of the tunnel.

One last thing it was an absolute disgrace that a Drogs fans hit the lino with a coin not sure how the FAI go about issuing a fine for that or how will Drogs pay it.

[HarpoJoyce]

I watched the game aswell. Got a Dublin City Centre pub to change over twice from English League Two ( Notts Cty v. Brentford). 1st half and start of 2nd half.Success.
(gripping napkin) Other types than me watched the game.

[holidaysong]

Watched the game in a Dublin pub too. Once I'd asked them to switch over there was no problems.. People looked to be getting into it when 'Fabio' missed that penalty.. Glentoran deserved it, well done to them. Is the final in Dublin then as last year was in Belfast?

[Dodge]

Is the final in Dublin then as last year was in Belfast?

I doubt it'd be Dublin. Cork v Glens could be Cork. Derry v Glans will probably be Belfast

[dcfcsteve]

Drogheda wouldn't have scored if they were still out there playing now...

I had a feeling the Glens would beat them, and I'm glad for a number of reasons they did.

Sadly, I also have a feeling City's lucky streak against the Langers will finally come to an end tomorrow -though I hope I'm wrong and we can have an exciting all-northern final at Windsor.

[thischarmingman]

Watched the game in a Dublin pub too. Once I'd asked them to switch over there was no problems.. People looked to be getting into it when 'Fabio' missed that penalty.. Glentoran deserved it, well done to them. Is the final in Dublin then as last year was in Belfast?

Final will be in Dublin unless two Northern teams are in the final.

Obviously if we go through we're representing the LOI but common sense would dictate it would be held in Belfast. If Cork go through, then it's Dublin.

[Stevo Da Gull]

Thought it was a great game. Congratulations to Glentoran

[pete]

Final will be in Dublin unless two Northern teams are in the final.

Obviously if we go through we're representing the LOI but common sense would dictate it would be held in Belfast. If Cork go through, then it's Dublin.

I don't follow your logic. The final was in Belfast last year so won't be there again. It is the turn of LOi side to have final in their territory. Holding Cork/Derry City v Glentoran in Dublin would be a stupid as would mean all fans have to travel minimum of 2 hours. Would be lucky to 2000 crowd as Setanta does not have the appeal of FAI Cup.

[thischarmingman]

I don't follow your logic. The final was in Belfast last year so won't be there again. It is the turn of LOi side to have final in their territory.

The final is rotated between the two capitals unless two clubs from the same country make it to the final, in which case it is held in their own juristiction, regardless of the previous year's venue. It's therefore entirely possible that the final could be in the same venue two or even three years running, depending on who reaches it.

This year, it is the turn of Dublin to host the final. As Cork and Derry are in one semi-final together, following the letter of the law means that the final will be held in Dublin. However, should Derry reach the final, I suspect that common sense will prevail and the final would be held in the North as it's far easier for fans of both teams to get too. Should Cork get through, the final will be in Dublin.

Holding Cork/Derry City v Glentoran in Dublin would be a stupid as would mean all fans have to travel minimum of 2 hours. Would be lucky to 2000 crowd as Setanta does not have the appeal of FAI Cup.

Why is both clubs travelling 2 hours a less stupid idea than one (Cork) club travelling 6 or 7 hours, and the other about 20 mins? And from what I've seen Glentoran would bring a decent crowd, as would ourselves, and surely Cork would too seeing as their season rests on it?

[Shelsman]

I only watched some of the second half but I have to say that I thought Drogheda played some fantastic football. Fair play to Glens though, congratulations. The players and fans were so overjoyed ( and the fans contributed so much to the atmosphere ) that I was great to see. The interview with the Glens keeper afterwards just showed what it meant to them to get to the final.

I'd say Derry would be favourites to win outright but it should make a good game if they get to the final as neither side have been there before. I'd say Derry will bring plenty of fans too.

The fact that a team from the Irish League got to the final is great, coz if two teams from the same league were in the final I have to say it would be a bit boring. Both teams in the final will be representing their associations and leagues now.

Will Trap attend do you think?

[garyderry]

I doubt it'd be Dublin. Cork v Glens could be Cork. Derry v Glans will probably be Belfast

Why should cork get home advantage and glens but not Derry,
its the FAI to choose anyway, and local papers in derry
carry the story that it will either be in cork or derry.

[garyderry]

Final will be in Dublin unless two Northern teams are in the final.

Obviously if we go through we're representing the LOI but common sense would dictate it would be held in Belfast. If Cork go through, then it's Dublin.

not according to everyone, EXCEPT YOU

ill stick to what the FAI say myself

[thischarmingman]

not according to everyone, EXCEPT YOU

ill stick to what the FAI say myself

Sorry, I think the rules I quoted may have changed since. It could well be in Derry.

Cork arrived in the city last night and with the likelihood that the winners of tonight's game will actually stage the Setanta Sports Cup final on November 1st next, 'Leesiders' boss, Alan Mathews said the incentive was there for both teams.

"The winner of the game is expected to host this year's Setanta Cup final, therefore, that's a great incentive for both teams," he acknowledged.

http://www.derryjournal.com/derry-sp...nta.4589282.jp

[SolitudeRed]

If the final was to be in Dublin where would they hold it the RDS or Tolka Park?

[Hammy_GAWA]

Outstanding support last night from the East Belfast faithful. Certainly the 570 away fans played a big part in knocking out the champs. A bit of a difference from the 57 travelling St Pats fans up at the Oval last week!!

But I'm gutted we're going to lose our inspirational captain Paul Leeman for the final, the referee couldn't wait to get the card out. JOKE!!!!!

On a brighter note, we're in the final and Linfield arn't

[lofty9]

Sorry, I think the rules I quoted may have changed since. It could well be in Derry.



http://www.derryjournal.com/derry-sp...nta.4589282.jp

The Brandywell isn't fit to hold a final with Derry and Glentoran. Windsor is free on the 1st November. Common sense would dictate that it would be best played there, if that was the final pairing.

[superfrank]

Fair play to Glentoran. I haven't seen any of their matches but beating Linfield (4-1, iirc), Pats and Drogs is some achievement.

Seems like there's life in this old cup yet...

[joeSoap]

I've got a pretty nice bet going on to tonights game being 0-0 at 11/2. Saw a greyhound running this morning in one of those cartoon races when in the bookies called Soapy Joe at 4/1(I kid you not) and I did a €20 double on him and a 0-0 tonight.

"Come on the bore draw"!!!

[Flexy]

Outstanding support last night from the East Belfast faithful. Certainly the 570 away fans played a big part in knocking out the champs. A bit of a difference from the 57 travelling St Pats fans up at the Oval last week!!

But I'm gutted we're going to lose our inspirational captain Paul Leeman for the final, the referee couldn't wait to get the card out. JOKE!!!!!

On a brighter note, we're in the final and Linfield arn't

Well done the Glens hope its a Derry Glens final at Windsor would be a great occassion. On a sour note we have to put up with those refs week in week put