Comparison of Irish clubs in Europe versus Scottish clubs in Europe

**Acornvilla** · 29/08/2011, 2:58 AM

I don't think we should lower our great league to playing those peasants in Scotland

**TiocfaidhArmani** · 29/08/2011, 8:17 AM

Originally Posted by Eminence Grise

Events this week make you wonder whether the Setanta Cup might not be better re-imagined as an LoI-SPL competition. Our standard has definitely increased to the point where teams can realistically compete with most SPL teams, and the Scottish football calendar might have more gaps in future years if its clubs' seedings and advanced entry take the hit that this year's results suggest.

I think it would probably create more interest here than playing IL teams. Possibly more money too: can't imagine Derry or Rovers v Hearts getting a worse crowd than, say, Glentoran or Linfield would bring.

There would be zero interest in Scotland for it. Rangers in Tallaght would WWIII.

**A face** · 29/08/2011, 12:01 PM

Originally Posted by TiocfaidhArmani

as a player/member of the GAA for the last 24 years of my 31 years on this planet, I would defend it to the last

Spoken like a devout GAA vigilance committee member !!!!

**TiocfaidhArmani** · 29/08/2011, 2:17 PM

Originally Posted by A face

Spoken like a devout GAA vigilance committee member !!!!

Damn right. I got my ticket for the All Ireland final because of it

**peadar1987** · 29/08/2011, 4:19 PM

Originally Posted by TiocfaidhArmani

There would be zero interest in Scotland for it. Rangers in Tallaght would WWIII.

I actually mentioned the idea to some Hibs supporters I knew in Edinburgh, and they all thought it was a great idea (or were being very enthusiastically polite!). They were all fed up with endless trips to either greater Glasgow or Dundee, and would have loved the opportunity to play against different opposition in different cities. Of course, the Old Firm are probably a different proposition, with regular and sustained European football.

**A face** · 29/08/2011, 9:02 PM

Originally Posted by TiocfaidhArmani

Damn right. I got my ticket for the All Ireland final because of it

Fair play to ya fella, sectarianism is alive and well on the Tolka Park terraces !!!

**A face** · 29/08/2011, 9:13 PM

Originally Posted by peadar1987

I actually mentioned the idea to some Hibs supporters I knew in Edinburgh, and they all thought it was a great idea (or were being very enthusiastically polite!). They were all fed up with endless trips to either greater Glasgow or Dundee, and would have loved the opportunity to play against different opposition in different cities. Of course, the Old Firm are probably a different proposition, with regular and sustained European football.

Having spoken to mainly Dundee United fans over the last few years i know they are dying for some change of opposition.

**born2bwild** · 29/08/2011, 9:24 PM

Originally Posted by TiocfaidhArmani

Damn right. I got my ticket for the All Ireland final because of it

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iw0VZ...ayer_embedded#!

**BonnieShels** · 29/08/2011, 10:17 PM

Originally Posted by A face

Having spoken to mainly Dundee United fans over the last few years i know they are dying for some change of opposition.

I'd say Dundee fans even moreso want new opposition!

**TiocfaidhArmani** · 30/08/2011, 7:08 AM

A Celtic Cup would actually possibly be something that would work. The League Cup in all countries is seen as a 'diddy' cup, so could be on to something there. Maybe need to lobby the FAI to propose something to the SFA. Think as well with gates being split 60/40 if you could an away tie against Celtic or Rangers what that extra would be for a LOI team. Although I really think the prospect of Rangers fans in Dublin etc would make it a no-go.

**TiocfaidhArmani** · 30/08/2011, 7:53 AM

A swiss member of a Celtic forum I'm on posted this, it's a quote from Sion's lawyer.

Responding to Swiss media reports of Platini and Blatter's comments, and rumours that UEFA officials have told Celtic they can plan for the group stages, Alexandre Zen-Ruffinen has said "This stinks to high heaven. I'm preparing our response to Celtic's protest, but is seems I can save myself the effort. The verdict has been decided before the Uefa Disciplinary Committee meeting

**TiocfaidhArmani** · 02/09/2011, 4:25 PM

Celtic reinstated in Europa League as UEFA rule against Sion

http://sport.stv.tv/football/scottis...-against-sion/

FAO of all those who laughed and mocked, justice has been done!!!!!!

**thischarmingman** · 02/09/2011, 4:41 PM

**fionnsci** · 02/09/2011, 4:53 PM

Ugh.... Fair result but annoying nonetheless.

**TiocfaidhArmani** · 02/09/2011, 5:09 PM

Originally Posted by thischarmingman

Me but a little happier when I seen the news

Think I might do a little trip to France if I can get the time off work. It's good to be a tim

**Eminence Grise** · 02/09/2011, 5:13 PM

Originally Posted by TiocfaidhArmani

FAO of all those who laughed and mocked, justice has been done!!!!!!

You'd better hope that Celtic don't perform a comedy encore in the groups...

**TiocfaidhArmani** · 02/09/2011, 5:22 PM

It helping our ranking and is a few million in the bank, I'm happy. One of their players they knew they weren't to play scored the two goals that knocked us out so i don't feel for Sion. They cheated and they knew it. We wouldn't have had such a hard group if we had been in the pot so we're screwed there but I'll enjoy the big European nights against Madrid and Udinese

**El-Pietro** · 02/09/2011, 5:51 PM

still didn't do enough on the field to get into teh next round

how much of a coincidence is it that both your teams could be beaten in cup competitions by "inferior" sides but get reinstated over player registration issues in the same week

**nigel-harps1954** · 02/09/2011, 5:55 PM

Well done to Celtic for getting in by default. Maybe next year they can get in on the pitch and without any help from UEFA.

**TiocfaidhArmani** · 02/09/2011, 5:57 PM

Originally Posted by El-Pietro

still didn't do enough on the field to get into teh next round

how much of a coincidence is it that both your teams could be beaten in cup competitions by "inferior" sides but get reinstated over player registration issues in the same week

I'd bleeding love it, not sure about Sheriff though.

Well done to Celtic for getting in by default. Maybe next year they can get in on the pitch and without any help from UEFA.

Sion helped us, they cheated. Celtic and UEFA have nothing to feel bad about.