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I don't understand.
What would Galway United have to gain by fixing Monaghan v Longford
30k buys you a lot of DVD-making software.
A leading authority on League of Ireland football since 2003. You're probably wrong.
Fixed or not, our display was a disgrace. But that could be down to a number of things not that it was fixed.
Upwards to the vanguard where the pressure is too high.
Its a joke. Longford played their guts out and looked like they were still in the game when we were 3-1 up.
Crazy talk!
I think it is more down to sides giving young players arun at this stage of the season. Remember Shels lost at home to Wexford youths on the last day last season playing a youth team.
Inside knowledge and the l;ack of coverage in the papers of our league can play a part here.
Yeah you cant blame Longford for playing a young side, they have nothing left to lose or gain and want to get a look at players for next season.
Also wonder did they consider the fact that we have a supporters club of 30+ in the North Dublin area who may have decided that since we beat Wexford 3-1 we might be a good bet against Longford. Lots of people bet on eL.
Last edited by Magicme; 03/11/2008 at 2:20 PM.
its a very reasonable point that you have made there magicme! never thought of that before.. our own PRO was on shannonside today about it.. i think the whole episode has bein blown out of proportion...Originally Posted by Magicme
Gary Cronin is he the right man to manage Longford Town?
But they only made 2 changes from their previous game, so it wasn't because of team news. There was very little difference in recent form so it wasn't because of form. So there must be some other reason that people decided to back Monaghan...
I phoned the speaking clock to hear a voice speak, it said - "At the tone you will be very much alone"
Because they were good value at evens maybe? I even posted about it before the game here, unless I'm in on this "fix" too...
Life without Rovers, it makes no sense...it's a heartache...nothing but a fools game. S.R.F.C.
Its total crap from the Bookies, the majority of Fans who watch a team in the first divison would have backed Mons for that match.(No offence Longford)
Monaghan have a pretty good home record this year if memory serves. I wasn't really all that confident of a win but I wasn't expecting 5-1 even if it did flatter Monaghan a bit. Nothing can be proved one way or another until it's clear who made the bets and if they have any connection to either team. I'm assuming players and staff wouldn't be stupid enough to do it themselves. I just can't see there being an organised 'sting'. People mouthing off around Dublin about various grievances and not being arsed maybe, I can't say but I can't see it being anything more.
Upwards to the vanguard where the pressure is too high.
Have a look at the predictions thread here, the vast majority went for Monaghan win or draw. It was fairly obvious to anyone with an interest in League of Ireland that Lonford wouldn't be winning the game. The margin of victory was bigger than expected but hardly massive. Have a look at the betting competition thread. The Shels supporter fella is making a small fortune and many of his bets have been on League of Ireland games. It's poorly informed bookies costing themselves money.
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So, how's the homeless life?As GUFC exiled says there is no way that Derry will beat Galway tonight and I'll put my house on it
Limerick's recent 5-1 win over Waterford was even more unlikely. It screwed up their promotion hopes. However anybody watching Limerick recently would have expected such a performance and Waterford were the unfortunate victims.
Monaghan have looked good all season excet they had problems putting the ball in the net. Sounds like they got that right.
I think you missed the point. The game was not played on Friday (the tonight bit, but on Sunday)
So, the bookies got the odds wrong and now are crying foul. Seems more than plausible.
Aisling Fennin, former FAI press lady, now works for Boylesports. Contact her if you have any problems putting on bets on the EL.
You tipped a draw yourself and actually more people tipped Monaghan not to win than to win!
Leaving the bookies whinging aside do you not think that it's very worrying that there is the possibility that there are people who are involved in match fixing here?
I phoned the speaking clock to hear a voice speak, it said - "At the tone you will be very much alone"
I know I tipped the draw, that's why I don't gamble, the balance is definitely towards Monaghan though 14 Monaghan, 10 draw, 8 Longford. You're the expert, but to me that suggests Monaghan at short odds.
Obviously it would be worrying to think that games were being fixed, I don't think they are though. Maybe people passing inside information on teams and the like, which may not be particularly ethical, but will always happen in such a small league. As people have pointed out the losses are very small, so far anyway.
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Certainly if it's proven against any individuals I'd throw the book at them but I can't see how it will be. Maybe Paddy Power et al's investigations will show something but if it doesn't prove anything conclusively what is anyone supposed to do about it?. I know our club would love to receive all evidence gathered by the bookies involved and then investigate but nobody has access to that information at the moment, what do you want them to do?. You have to believe in your employees' integrity unless shown otherwise.
Upwards to the vanguard where the pressure is too high.
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