Setanta Cup 2011

**Ezeikial** · 13/05/2011, 11:45 AM

Originally Posted by sligoman

He said 'I dont understand why anyone wouldn't want to win' it.

apologies to Harleyleeds - misread your post!

**marinobohs** · 13/05/2011, 11:50 AM

Originally Posted by Ezeikial

apologies to Harleyleeds - misread your post!

Double negatives dont make it easy alright

Best of luck to all in final. Every football fan wants to win trophys and I have no doubt the winners will enjoy the day. I know that any Bohs fans in SDCC stadium on May 15th 2010 had a good day and while the competition has been somewhat devalued it is always nice for fans to see their team lift a cup.

**harleyleeds** · 13/05/2011, 12:03 PM

Originally Posted by jinxy lilywhite

What a silly comment. it is a great cup competition. this year we have played teams who we'd never see in Oriel whose supporters have brought a different type of atmosphere and I really hope to see them again and I'd like to see the comp open to all league sides on both sides of the border because it is a great competition. I have loved every minute of the competition.
The final is going to be a great occasion and the 2 biggest teams in the country fight for the right to be All Ireland Champions (sicken the louth GAA heads) and the outcome will be Black and White :-)
I wonder if it was Sligo in the final would you be saying that.

Appologies to you for whatever was silly in that comment and I most certainly would be saying that if the Rovers were in it. I am very dissapointed that they are not.

**harleyleeds** · 13/05/2011, 12:06 PM

Double negatives dont make it easy alright

I like the SETANTA CUP. The Setanta cup is good. I wish all a good time at the final.

**Ezeikial** · 13/05/2011, 1:31 PM

�It�s Been Wonderful� � Foster
Dundalk FC manager Ian Foster says the Setanta Sports Cup has been �a wonderful experience�, no matter how Saturday�s final against Shamrock Rovers at Tallaght Stadium (kick-off 6.15pm) ends. The Lilywhites have enjoyed an unforgettable run to the decider, with four wins and two draws from their six games, including three victories in Belfast. And for him as a manager, Foster says it has been �a fantastic learning curve�, as he looked forward to his first ever final in football.
http://www.dundalkfc.com/its-been-wonderful-foster

Photo Special: Setanta Cup Visits Home
The Setanta Cup made its first trip to the ancient home-fort of C�chulainn on Thursday afternoon.

Simon Madden, Daniel Kearns, Mark Quigley, Jason Byrne and Nathan Murphy were at C�chulainn�s Castle, Mount Avenue for a specially-arranged photocall. As you will notice, due to superstition, the players have yet to touch the trophy.
http://www.dundalkfc.com/photo-speci...up-visits-home

DFCTV: Pre Setanta Cup Final Photo Shoot & Interviews
DFCTV were at our photocall at C�chulainn�s Castle on Thursday afternoon, and afterwards they caught up with Daniel Kearns and Nathan Murphy back at Oriel Park, as the pair look forward to their first ever cup final.
http://www.dundalkfc.com/dfctv-pre-s...oot-interviews

**Mario** · 13/05/2011, 2:13 PM

Originally Posted by White Horse

Some Rovers fans suggested Grumpy's?

Grumpys is in the Plaza hotel about a five minute walk from the ground.

No way will 2000 fans get a drink before the game with so few pubs nearby, bag of cans might be your best bet!

**White Horse** · 13/05/2011, 8:07 PM

Originally Posted by White Horse

Nice 12 page pullout on the Setanta Cup Final in this weeks Democrat.

Includes:
- Question and answers interview with Ian Foster about the cup final and his future.
- Physio Paul Cheshire gives the latest on the injury front.
- General Manager Paul Johnston talks about Dundalk's progress over the last three years.
- Simon Madden on why Saturday will feel like a home game.
- Nathan Murphy, Johnny Breen and Stephen McDonnell talk about emulating the 2002 FAI Cup win.
- Keith Ward on why he really must win the cup.
- Colin Hawkins talks about wiping out his memories of 2002.
- Tolka Park 2002 in pictures.
- From Windsor Park to Tallaght
- Mark Quigley and Jason Byrne give their thoughts
- Dundalk v Rovers: A look back at previous cup finals
- Will Dundalk win the cup? The fans give their opinions!

Democrat pullout now available for download for any exiles who can't pick up a copy of this week's paper.

http://blackandwhitetown.squarespace...ll-out-do.html

**bullit** · 13/05/2011, 11:02 PM

No way will 2000 fans get a drink before the game with so few pubs nearby, bag of cans might be your best bet!

The last time i drank a can in Dublin(outside the Cat and Cage pub after a Shels/DFC match) i was near put into a Garda van that was heading to Santry station,meanwhile a load of Scots rugger fans,pints in hand stood on the same road laughing at me.

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Not taking the chance with cans again.EVER

**PartySaint** · 13/05/2011, 11:52 PM

Originally Posted by bullit

The last time i drank a can in Dublin(outside the Cat and Cage pub after a Shels/DFC match) i was near put into a Garda van that was heading to Santry station,meanwhile a load of Scots rugger fans,pints in hand stood on the same road laughing at me.

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Not taking the chance with cans again.EVER

It's alright you will be in Tallaght, anyone 8 or over will be drinking cans outside

**born2bwild** · 14/05/2011, 12:02 AM

Originally Posted by jinxy lilywhite

The final is going to be a great occasion and the 2 biggest teams in the country fight for the right to be All Ireland Champions (sicken the [...] GAA heads) .

Great post. Changed it a bit.

**White Horse** · 14/05/2011, 10:16 AM

Not sure what match programme will be on sale this evening.

However, the Dundalk FC press kit is a good read, particularly for stat-heads.

http://www.dundalkfc.com/wp-content/...4-May-2011.pdf