MNS 21st Sept - Cup Draw !

[Acornvilla]

I dunno, Pats are not playing well at the moment, and if Pats score early against them, they have a good chance of taking the points. However, it will depend on which Pats team turns up.

haha funny!

[sheao]

After seeing that draw, i think it will be a Sligo - Fingal final.

[rambler14]

Great draw for Fingal as for Waterford I reckon Hendo will be disappointed with the draw, although he'd take a draw up there!

[PartySaint]

I was hoping for a Sligo v Waterford final for a good crowds sake but Sligo v Bray will have to do

Lets just all pray Francise dont get there

[BohDiddley]

Lets just all pray Francise dont get there

Agreed. But they must be favourites now.

[Redie]

Common sense would dictate that the game with two teams from opposite ends of the country would be on the day when fewest people are in work until two and a half hours before kick off, while the game between the two teams who are within the same connurbation could probably be managed on the other day.

This being run by the FAI by any chance?

Don't worry, we'll fill the Showgrounds on our own.

[Roo69]

Agreed. But they must be favourites now.

Why must they be favourites ? Because there at home or because they are playing against Bray or even both ?

I don't think they hold any fear for us, yes it will be a tough game and they will be given the respect they deserve but it is a winnable game for us, much more winnable than if we had drawn say Sligo away.

It's a Dublin game for us so no long travel for us, this will keep the players focused. We have kept our best preformances for away games this season - Wins in both Dalymount and Tallaght.

[Bray Head]

Common sense would dictate that the game with two teams from opposite ends of the country would be on the day when fewest people are in work until two and a half hours before kick off, while the game between the two teams who are within the same connurbation could probably be managed on the other day.

This being run by the FAI by any chance?

Think the FAI had problems in the past with both home teams wanting to play on the Friday rather that the Sunday thats why the first tie drawn out is on the Friday.
I think it's time the semi finals were played on a neutral venue. Home advantage is too important especially when a team has to travel a long distance it's not fair on their fans.

[Sheridan]

Jesus, Bray Head, clubs have few enough marquee fixtures to promote as it is without taking one away, throw them a bone here. Sligo vs. Waterford and Fingal vs. Bray in neutral venues would be financially disastrous for the hosts and the competing teams.

[WoodquayBoy]

Astounding insight from Morley that "most great partnerships are formed with somebody else." Hard to argue with that alright.

How about the one that "the buck stops with everyone", a bit odd I thought

[noisecontrol]

I'm sure the FAI were hoping to keep Sligo and Waterford apart as they would prob have provided the biggest attendance for a final.

Sligo/Waterford v Bray has to be the preferred option now...

[centre mid]

Insert name v Bray is my choice

[Bluebeard]

Insert name v Bray is my choice

Didn't they get knocked out in the first round?

[centre mid]

Didn't they get knocked out in the first round?

Yeah but got back in on a technicality, the club secretary gives good head.

[oriel]

Think the FAI had problems in the past with both home teams wanting to play on the Friday rather that the Sunday thats why the first tie drawn out is on the Friday.
I think it's time the semi finals were played on a neutral venue. Home advantage is too important especially when a team has to travel a long distance it's not fair on their fans.

I think a return to the format used in the 80`s would be much fairer, home and away legs. It works for the play offs - why not the cup semi finals.

Neutral venues wouldnt work in this lge.

[Roo69]

I'm sure the FAI were hoping to keep Sligo and Waterford apart as they would prob have provided the biggest attendance for a final.

Sligo/Waterford v Bray has to be the preferred option now...

I really don't think Waterford would bring anymore to thew final than Bray would.

A Sligo v Bray final is what they would want crowd wise.

[superfrank]

Also, Tallaght is only have an hour away for Bray fans. It'd be a simple trip.

[blue til i die]

I really don't think Waterford would bring anymore to thew final than Bray would.

A Sligo v Bray final is what they would want crowd wise.

Our fans are crazy like that though. One day you could get 2000, the next day you could have 200.

I do think Bray would probably bring more fans than us though.

[marinobohs]

Also, Tallaght is only have an hour away for Bray fans. It'd be a simple trip.

unless Waterford win the semi and the opposing club gets a phone call from "someone" at the FAI.................

[blue til i die]

unless Waterford win the semi and the opposing club gets a phone call from "someone" at the FAI.................

Here's hoping!!