The Big Fat European Latest Thread

**Billsthoughts** · 07/08/2009, 10:50 AM

1230 i think...

**topia** · 07/08/2009, 10:52 AM

Is the RDS actually available on either of the 2 dates?

**Dodge** · 07/08/2009, 10:55 AM

Right, just to confirm those links to the match reports from Russian TV

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ImF3lukgNQ

Downloadable .wmv files

http://rapidshare.com/files/26468433...opa_League.wmv
http://www.mediafire.com/?dngzdjzzzty
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=EDF4GJGY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvqqoIvF4YE

Downloadable .wmv files

http://rapidshare.com/files/26470013...a_League_2.wmv
http://www.mediafire.com/?am2wemuywmz
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=E987UP6A

**charliesboots** · 07/08/2009, 10:58 AM

Originally Posted by topia

Is the RDS actually available on either of the 2 dates?

already booked afaik

**Mad Moose** · 07/08/2009, 11:04 AM

Good luck St Pats. There have been some remarkable journeys in European competition for League of Ireland clubs in recent seasons and here continues probably the most remrkable of them. Its a source of great pride that European competition progression for League of Ireland clubs is so remarkable and outstanding and long may it continue.

So fingers crossed this lunchtime. I'm taking a 12.30 lunch and tuning in on this one.

If its Aston Villa then that would be an incredible achievement and draw. Its one I definetely would want to be at as the away leg would only be down the road some 40 miles.

Whatever happens do enjoy.

**MariborKev** · 07/08/2009, 11:07 AM

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foot...sh/8189211.stm

Highlights from last night at the Brandy.

**amaccann** · 07/08/2009, 11:08 AM

Originally Posted by Dodge

Highlights from samara

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ImF3lukgNQ

Wow. That Russian TV presenter, that's some hair he has. Positively Anchorman-ish

**Jofspring** · 07/08/2009, 11:10 AM

now the Villa fans think cause they won a pre-season friendly 6-0 against pats before they will stuff them. Think they would be in for a shock. Think it would be a hell of alot closer than 6-0.

**sligoman** · 07/08/2009, 11:12 AM

The schedule on sky just changed. The coverage now started at 12.10, they showed the draw room but no one's there yet. Now they're just repeating the CL draw.

**paul_oshea** · 07/08/2009, 11:13 AM

Lads, again im probably going to get ridiculed, but I am going to put it out there anyway. Currently do players get any bonuses for progression or wins in European games? Considering the financial problems that are occuring and the sustainability of some clubs and their finances, with progression being made every year, if clubs can continue full time setups and make EUropa league group stages, could a way around keeping players wages almost to current levels(i know most see this as the problem but to keep good players maybe there isn't a solution to this) ,be bonuses for every game played within the group stages and more for wins etc based on UEFAs payouts. Its a bit carrot and stick i know and puts clubs under more pressure to reach those stages, but its a good incentive for clubs and players. I know one problem with that is a divide between top and bottom half of the league, but in the short term it could work, becuase maybe in the longer term if clubs were progressing and playing bigger teams week in week out attendances for LOI games might increase etc etc, merchandise sales increase blah de blah.

That cska jersey is puke.

**Partizan** · 07/08/2009, 11:16 AM

Originally Posted by amaccann

Wow. That Russian TV presenter, that's some hair he has. Positively Anchorman-ish

I once had a head of hair like that. I was the pride of the family.

until it all fell out.

**longfordjames** · 07/08/2009, 11:17 AM

Hope they avoid Steau.
Wouldnt sell out and unlikely to get through.Villa would be great for fans.

**Straightstory** · 07/08/2009, 11:21 AM

Originally Posted by CuanaD

I am getting a bit fed up with being 'nearly there' - how many times in the past few years have we had a team only 1 game away from the group stages (CL or UEFA), only to bow out (normally after a loss & 'creditable' draw).

Three... I think.
Pat's v Hertha Berlin.
Derry v Paris St Germain
Shels v Deportivo

What's remarkable with Pat's is that they're struggling so much in the league. Very odd and unprecedented.

**pineapple stu** · 07/08/2009, 11:27 AM

Cork v Slavia too.

**Straightstory** · 07/08/2009, 11:29 AM

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

Cork v Slavia too.

Yes. Forgot that one.
So we've failed at the final hurdle four times. Due a breakthrough.

**baddebt** · 07/08/2009, 11:31 AM

league form always goes out the window when europe comes round (ask any Liverpool Fan hehe).

Mo'n Pats..........get Villa and put the wind up them

**eamoss** · 07/08/2009, 11:31 AM

Live on UEFA.com
http://video.uefa.com/video/Competit...ideoFlash.html

**placid casual** · 07/08/2009, 11:33 AM

Congrats to pats on getting through.
I'd say that keeps kenna in a job, for now.
A tie against villa would be the money spinner, a tie against Odense could get you through.
best of luck either way.