Glentoran FC in Setanta Cup Final; All fans view please

[HarpoJoyce]

Obviously Glentoran FC alone on a thread title may have caused a stir almost some posters. I included fans who may follow other teams.

I think it's great. But I'm only thinking of those punters with a Glentoran FC win. Or 0-1 90 min result.

[Sheridan]

I had a big Draw No Bet punt on Drogheda at half time (13/8 or something), but covered it with a 1-0 Glentoran FT bet at 5/1, so only lost a minuscule amount.

Thought Drogs, though they were and are clearly a better team, showed a lack of respect by effectively fielding only three defensive outfield players (Gartland, Maher and Keegan) from the start.

[Dodge]

Good luck to them. Probably important for the competition too

[Mr A]

I had 10 grand on Drogheda, so I can't say I'm hugely please about this outcome.

[gspain]

Disappointed for Drogheda. they really needed the boost (and the money). They have done our league proud this season and it will end in a big disappointment.

Only watched on tv but thought the Glens did very well, rode their luck at times but hats off to them.

[Steve Bruce]

Funny how they celebrated after years of saying how little this competition means to them. You'd would have thought they won the Champions League

[Dodge]

Funny how they celebrated after years of saying how little this competition means to them. You'd would have thought they won the Champions League

Wow, thats bitter....

[crc]

I think its good for the competition and (obviously) good for the Glens. Its not so good for Drogheda, but their woes were never going to be cured by the panacea of a Setanta Cup final.

[SolitudeRed]

Well done to the Glens epecially hold on to win with only 9 men left! Hope they can go on and win it for the IL! and if they do it will put the blues supporters into a fit of rage and you can't beat that for entertainment value

Funny how they celebrated after years of saying how little this competition means to them. You'd would have thought they won the Champions League

I always got the impression that Glens fans valued the setanta cup more than the club and were angry that the club/management did not take the competition more seriously by fielding a stronger team.

[Steve Bruce]

Wow, thats bitter....

No it's not, it is pretty accurate. The club and it's supporters played down this competition because they where flopping big time.

Don't really care who wins this tournement now all 3 clubs are of the same ilk to me.

[thischarmingman]

Funny how they celebrated after years of saying how little this competition means to them. You'd would have thought they won the Champions League

Funny how DJ started moaning about the Setanta Cup when it became apparent Linfield were heading out.

[Graemerz]

Funny how DJ started moaning about the Setanta Cup when it became apparent Linfield were heading out.

Not quite, DJ has been moaning about the Setanta Cup's scheduling since the evening we won it.

[rebelarmyexile]

Final confirmed at Turners Cross, with new stand compete. Capacity should be 8,000 All Seated.

Will the glens bring many? est 1500??

[holidaysong]

Is the game on a Saturday?

[brendy_éire]

Is the game on a Saturday?

Yep. 1st Nov.

[Dodge]

Is the game on a Saturday?

evening

[Graemerz]

Glens have spent the entire day complaining about the game being played in Cork. Really can't please them lot. Apparently they'll bring 500. Pathetic bunch of b*stards.

[SolitudeRed]

Glens have spent the entire day complaining about the game being played in Cork. Really can't please them lot. Apparently they'll bring 500. Pathetic bunch of b*stards.

I'll take it you'll be rooting for Cork then Its a final and should be played at a neutral venue! As for the distance well I think that most Linfield fans just like any other set of supporters would not be happy about having to travel such a distance for such a game, after all bluemen often complain about the unnecessary distance they are made to travel for games at Solitude due to the security arrangements.

[Steve Bruce]

I'll take it you'll be rooting for Cork then Its a final and should be played at a neutral venue! As for the distance well I think that most Linfield fans just like any other set of supporters would not be happy about having to travel such a distance for such a game, after all bluemen often complain about the unnecessary distance they are made to travel for games at Solitude due to the security arrangements.

The distance isn't an issue with Solitude and you know it. So if your going to post about something at least be factual instead of putting a dirty spin on it.

The security arrangements isn't even the real problem. The real problem is that we are treated completely different to EVERYONE else in the league.

If everyone had the same arrangement as us, a lot of people who don't go would go e.g. myself.

If Linfield could get to the match the same way as Glentoran then we would have no problems going and we would also pack out the stand as well.

[Graemerz]

I'll take it you'll be rooting for Cork then

UM, yeah, of course.

Its a final and should be played at a neutral venue!

Of course I hear ya, but apart from the Cork/Drogheda Setanta final there hasn't been a neutral venue for the final. Cork deserve the final, they have been probably the 2nd best team in this tournament overall since the competitions existance, and unlike Drogheda actually have a stadium worthy of a final.

As for the distance well I think that most Linfield fans just like any other set of supporters would not be happy about having to travel such a distance for such a game, after all bluemen often complain about the unnecessary distance they are made to travel for games at Solitude due to the security arrangements.

One, many Bluemen are desperate to have the opportunity to travel to Cork.

Two, How would you fancy getting a bus to Ballysillan Leisure Centre which is about half a mile away from Solitude at 18:15, for a match thats kicking off at 19:45. Basically sitting on a cold cramped stationary bus for well over an hour and pay more money than any other club for the pleasure of the experience?