P.F.A.I. Guide & Official Star Guide For Season 2010 ?

**Dodge** · 04/03/2010, 9:57 AM

Originally Posted by Youths4Ever

got the one in the mirror today and one word "terrible" and that is being nice about it way too many mistakes

More than one word in that reply...

Might see can i pick up a copy later. IN fairness to the Mirror, at least they advertised the thing

**Dillonman** · 04/03/2010, 10:39 AM

Yeha go it myself and its pretty crap to say the least, not exactly up to date as Faz signed for us last Thursday and isnt doww in our squad list!

**holidaysong** · 04/03/2010, 11:02 AM

The worst mistake is the UCD squad, it's just a reprint of the St. Pat's team.

**pineapple stu** · 04/03/2010, 11:05 AM

Easy mistake to make in fairness; in reality, it's the Pat's squad that's just a reprint of our old team.

**Mr A** · 04/03/2010, 11:08 AM

I can see the headlines now:

"FRESH DUAL CONTRACT FIASCO HITS LOI!" (Mirror)

"SINN FEIN TO BLAME FOR LOI SQUADS DEBACLE- COUGHLAN" (Echo)

"" (Irish Times)

**Longfordian** · 04/03/2010, 11:17 AM

Originally Posted by Mr A

I can see the headlines now:

"FRESH DUAL CONTRACT FIASCO HITS LOI!" (Mirror)

"SINN FEIN TO BLAME FOR LOI SQUADS DEBACLE- COUGHLAN" (Echo)

"Belvo take on 'Rock in Schools decider" (Irish Times)

Fixed that for you Mr A.

**harpstilidie** · 04/03/2010, 11:25 AM

Originally Posted by Jofspring

The mini fixture guide with the mirror is only for premier and i noticed the picture of Sean Kelly for Limerick is wrong. There might be mistakes but at least there are guides.

Premier only? Might not bother wasting my money on it now.

**Jofspring** · 04/03/2010, 11:38 AM

Originally Posted by harpstilidie

Premier only? Might not bother wasting my money on it now.

Has previews of the First Division though. The Sun only has previews of the Premier. So if anyone is think which one to go for i'd say the one with the Mirror is better but i'll give both a read anyway.

**Cuyahoga** · 04/03/2010, 1:03 PM

Who is the guide directed at. It seems to me it is directed at P.F.A.I members only, articles about claiming your tax and medical advice.
In Stephen Mc Guinness's long message on page three there is no mention of supporters who in large pay the players wages.
The guide was dissapointing,poor quality paper and no immagination in the features about each club.

**WoodquayBoy** · 04/03/2010, 1:50 PM

Originally Posted by Cuyahoga

Who is the guide directed at. It seems to me it is directed at P.F.A.I members only, articles about claiming your tax and medical advice.
In Stephen Mc Guinness's long message on page three there is no mention of supporters who in large pay the players wages.
The guide was dissapointing,poor quality paper and no immagination in the features about each club.

Agree with this (Mirror's guide), it's like a newsletter for PFAI members, with a bit thrown in for fans at the back. That said, their treatment of the First Division is much better than The Sun's, which is almost non-existent. However, The Sun is worth a look if only for Keely's cut at Roddy! And his labelling of the Setanta Cup as "a farce".

**bennocelt** · 04/03/2010, 2:19 PM

Originally Posted by WoodquayBoy

Agree with this (Mirror's guide), it's like a newsletter for PFAI members, with a bit thrown in for fans at the back. That said, their treatment of the First Division is much better than The Sun's, which is almost non-existent. However, The Sun is worth a look if only for Keely's cut at Roddy! And his labelling of the Setanta Cup as "a farce".

any online links for this?
cheers

**Sam_Heggy** · 04/03/2010, 2:21 PM

According to the Mirror Pull out, we only have 13 players signed.

Also, surely there is a picture of Kevin McHugh out there in a Harps Jersey?

The Sun's coverage is like the Setanta Cup, a farce. Only in the ramblings of Keeley is the first division even mentioned.

p.s. Keeley has laid his cards on the table, he has predicted Shels to win the league, shock horror.

**oriel** · 04/03/2010, 8:15 PM

Originally Posted by Dillonman

Yeha go it myself and its pretty crap to say the least, not exactly up to date as Faz signed for us last Thursday and isnt doww in our squad list!

Not even worth the one euro cost of the paper - also noticed that re Faz. Terrible production overall.

Hopefully the one with the Star next Monday will be something you can hold on to, as this one is already binned.

**Mayo Red** · 04/03/2010, 8:57 PM

The PFAI Guide is poor enough alright but it always is and as has been said at least they made the effort. I'm waiting for the guide in The Star, it has been far superior over the past few years and I hope this years is no different.

**Magicme** · 04/03/2010, 9:32 PM

Got two copies for free in Tesco this evening. The info for us was pretty much spot on, only a few minor things I would change. I like the way Sligo Rovers have a player called Darren Meehan and that Darren Meenan isnt listed in Dundalk's squad!

**Mayo Red** · 04/03/2010, 9:47 PM

Originally Posted by Magicme

Got two copies for free in Tesco this evening. The info for us was pretty much spot on, only a few minor things I would change. I like the way Sligo Rovers have a player called Darren Meehan and that Darren Meenan isnt listed in Dundalk's squad!

I hate the way under the heading "League Titles" it says we've won "None" though?? Granted it's been a while, but still.....?!

**GuisaSaigon** · 04/03/2010, 10:17 PM

The PFAI guide is usually crap but this years effort is absolute rubbish, waste of money. Cant see what the point of it is, definitely doesn't promote the league.

**Dunny** · 04/03/2010, 10:38 PM

Originally Posted by Magicme

Got two copies for free in Tesco this evening. The info for us was pretty much spot on, only a few minor things I would change. I like the way Sligo Rovers have a player called Darren Meehan and that Darren Meenan isnt listed in Dundalk's squad!

He never signed for us..