Who will win the 1st division

**Poor Student** · 31/10/2009, 8:56 AM

Thanks for the congratulations in this thread and others, particularly from the Shelbourne fans. I can remember the last time we were promoted in 2004 there was a lot of disappointment from other clubs' fans here, attitudes seem to have changed slightly. If we can hold onto Ronan Finn and Kilduff and add a keeper and a couple of other quality players, I think we could make a good impact in the Premier next year.

**thischarmingman** · 31/10/2009, 9:02 AM

What odds were UCD before the season started? It's true to say they weren't expected to do that well this season?

**Poor Student** · 31/10/2009, 9:27 AM

Originally Posted by thischarmingman

What odds were UCD before the season started? It's true to say they weren't expected to do that well this season?

I can't remember the odds but we were expecting top half of the table, probably top four and being in the playoff mix. Sporting Fingal's squad suggested they should have walked the division.

**Raheny Red** · 31/10/2009, 12:07 PM

Originally Posted by thischarmingman

What odds were UCD before the season started? It's true to say they weren't expected to do that well this season?

14s. Fingal were 4/6 and Shels were 9/2.

**Raheny Red** · 31/10/2009, 12:08 PM

Originally Posted by De Town

If only we could play like that every week...

You didn't play well last night. That might sound strange considering you scored 5 but it wasn't a great performance.

**De Town** · 31/10/2009, 12:40 PM

Originally Posted by Raheny Red

You didn't play well last night. That might sound strange considering you scored 5 but it wasn't a great performance.

Believe me, we played very well. You really have no idea the stuff us Town fans have been watching for the last 2 years!

**Mr A** · 31/10/2009, 1:01 PM

Congrats to UCD. Good side and a superbly well run football club.

**pineapple stu** · 31/10/2009, 2:01 PM

Originally Posted by thischarmingman

What odds were UCD before the season started? It's true to say they weren't expected to do that well this season?

I think third, well behind Shels and Fingal, was the club's most optimistic expectation at the start of the season.

Alan McNally - who left us at the end of last season - is on record on his bebo as saying he doesn't think "UCD will be back in the Premier for a long time". Might pass you on the way down, Alan.

Have put my views on the title run in the tonight's latest thread.

**oriel** · 31/10/2009, 8:35 PM

Congrats to UCD, ruined my double bet of Bohs/Shels, but that was some finish they had, impressive form and getting back up so soon is admirable, it only took us the 7 years !

**Angus** · 01/11/2009, 1:17 PM

I backed us aT 8/1 before the start of the season but I know some of the lads got 10

**stamullendrog** · 01/11/2009, 2:31 PM

well done to ucd because to be honest i thought fingal would walk the first division they have a better squad,on paper anyway,i hope some people got that 14/1 on ye too

**Martinho II** · 01/11/2009, 4:24 PM

Originally Posted by Raheny Red

You didn't play well last night. That might sound strange considering you scored 5 but it wasn't a great performance.

You can nearly twist that around raheny red to describe your performance.. That was our first ever victory over a top four side this season.. Its the most we have ever scored against ye in Tolka.. A bit of appreciation of our performance would be great thanks as we have had a severe downer of a season for not only this year but for the last two years..

The conduct of certain supporters of yers wasnt very forthcoming either..I sense a severe dose of sour grapes with that comment.

**Raheny Red** · 01/11/2009, 5:14 PM

Originally Posted by Martinho II

You can nearly twist that around raheny red to describe your performance.. That was our first ever victory over a top four side this season.. Its the most we have ever scored against ye in Tolka.. A bit of appreciation of our performance would be great thanks as we have had a severe downer of a season for not only this year but for the last two years..

The conduct of certain supporters of yers wasnt very forthcoming either..I sense a severe dose of sour grapes with that comment.

Great result for you don't get me wrong but still nothing great about the performance.

**Magicme** · 01/11/2009, 9:04 PM

Well done UCD. Said it from end of first round that they would win. Consistency wins cups. Will miss Stu & Co next year but delighted for you.

**KUFCMan** · 01/11/2009, 9:51 PM

When is your game v Wexford going to be re fixed Magicme?

**Magicme** · 01/11/2009, 9:56 PM

Not a 100%. Have been out of the loop all weekend with family committments but have heard it may be on Wednesday night.

**KUFCMan** · 01/11/2009, 10:18 PM

Question for Raheny Red.Will Keely want to win tomorrow in Donegal to guarantee home advantage v Fingal or will he rest players for the last 2 games ,keeping them fresh for play off?

**CSFShels** · 01/11/2009, 10:33 PM

I'm not Raheny Red but I'd imagine that it'll be the first team out. Gotta build up some form of momentum cause we've been ****e.

**KUFCMan** · 01/11/2009, 10:49 PM

Cheers CSF it was actually a general question for Shels fans.I wouldnt say there would be many at the game but I would expect Shels to win myself if they play there best team>