Setanta Cup 2011

**oriel** · 21/03/2011, 9:41 PM

Originally Posted by dfx-

Dundalk's dangerous relaxed game in the first half bites them now..despite Gentoran not looking like scoring. Game desperately needed that goal

I never thought we were in trouble once really, 'relaxed game' worked out fine in the end, we were always going to score.

**Rasputin** · 21/03/2011, 10:55 PM

That game was so so bad, like I mean really bad.

**bullit** · 21/03/2011, 11:09 PM

Originally Posted by Rasputin

That game was so so bad, like I mean really bad.

The 1st half was pure gash,the 2nd half fairly warmed me up (or was it the h/t pints ?)The pen miss from the Glens gave me a good oul chuckle

Some nice play from both sides,top class save from Cherrie and goal line clearances,throw in the 2 pens and a nice goal from Gloria and it wasnt to bad all in all.

You must be a hard taskmaster Rasputin.

**Dunny** · 21/03/2011, 11:46 PM

Originally Posted by bullit

The 1st half was pure gash,the 2nd half fairly warmed me up (or was it the h/t pints ?)The pen miss from the Glens gave me a good oul chuckle

Some nice play from both sides,top class save from Cherrie and goal line clearances,throw in the 2 pens and a nice goal from Gloria and it wasnt to bad all in all.

You must be a hard taskmaster Rasputin.

Hard to impress the Barcelona of the LOI bullit. ;D

**The Lilywhites** · 22/03/2011, 12:57 AM

Originally Posted by sligoman

Hope Glentoran win, will have enough trips to Dundalk this year without the chance of getting them again in this, if we get through.

Awww. You must be very disappointed. Let's hope Portadown beat you so. Then you can concentrate on your challenge for the league........

**dfx-** · 22/03/2011, 1:55 AM

Originally Posted by oriel

I never thought we were in trouble once really, 'relaxed game' worked out fine in the end, we were always going to score.

I thought Dundalk were pretty poor really, very lackadaisical.

I thoguht neither decisions were penalties, especially the second one. But at least it made the game entertaining, making Dundalk come out and suddenly put some pressure on. Good game from there to the red card which was harshenough. Then Dundalk went back into their shell after the equaliser.

Did Foster know that had Dundalk went out and got a goal first up, the game was probably over? Even the concession of the first penalty seemed to have no effect.

Here's hoping for a Sligo v Rovers semi-final and this thread in meltdown...

**pateen** · 22/03/2011, 11:07 AM

What was the attendance like?

**Nesta99** · 22/03/2011, 11:46 AM

Glens had good support up, 350/400. Poor turnout from Dundalk considering the opposition and novelty factor. Bout 1900 id have a guess at.

**Ezeikial** · 22/03/2011, 12:07 PM

Originally Posted by bullit

You must be a hard taskmaster Rasputin.

Here follows a list of teams who have disappointed the Sligo connoisseurs so far this season

Derry
Shamrock Rovers
Bray Wanderers
Glentoran
Dundalk
Sligo Rovers

Next weeks opposition to be added shortly

**The Lilywhites** · 22/03/2011, 7:08 PM

Latest

Rovers 0-1 Lisburn

**The Lilywhites** · 22/03/2011, 7:40 PM

1-1 ht

**The Lilywhites** · 22/03/2011, 7:56 PM

2-1 Rovers now

**paudie** · 22/03/2011, 9:44 PM

Full time

shamrock Rovers 4- Lisburn distillery 2 9 Agg 7-2

**Guinney** · 22/03/2011, 9:57 PM

Originally Posted by Rasputin

That game was so so bad, like I mean really bad.

Think thats a bit over the top. I was at the game and thought it was a decent enough show. First half Dundalk where happy in possession and frustrated Glentoran. In the second half the game opened up and the Glen's got into it more. I thought the first penalty was harsh and the second I thought was the correct decisions but a few down closer to that end said it was the player up clipped into Cherrie and not Cherrie who clipped him. Anyways after that I thought Dundalk played well and created plenty of chances.

**Rasputin** · 23/03/2011, 9:02 AM

Jesus lads relax yourselves.
To be fair I could only stumoch the first half, couldnt bring myself to be visually raped for another 45 minutes so yes maybe it did pick up in the second half.
But in the first half there was no urgency with either side, no flow, no anything it was just pure and utter p1ss.
Im not preaching from a pedastel or anything here, I know Dundalk can play football but in that first half one of the worst 45minutes ive watched in a long time.
The only silver lining in that first half was with all the players strolling around putting in the motions, barely, Daniel Kearns was still quality.
That young lad is gona be big, he didnt get sucked into the apathy and was constantly probeing, I hope to christ you have him on a 2 year contract so you can make some money off him before his inevitable move.

**thesilverfox** · 23/03/2011, 11:54 AM

According to @democratsport on twitter the draw is

Dundalk v Cliftonville
Sligo Rovers/Portadown v Shamrock Rovers

**Guinney** · 23/03/2011, 12:52 PM

Originally Posted by Rasputin

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That young lad is gona be big, he didnt get sucked into the apathy and was constantly probeing, I hope to christ you have him on a 2 year contract so you can make some money off him before his inevitable move.

Unfortunately we don't, out of contract at the end of the season. Kearns has been outstanding this season. I know I'm biased as a Dundalk fan and its probably to early in his league of Ireland career (which by the looks of things will be short) but I would say he is the best player in the league at the moment, if not he is without doubt the best young player.

**Guinney** · 23/03/2011, 12:54 PM

Very happy getting Cliftonville in the semi's. Beat two teams ahead of them in their league and we play the LOI teams enough times throughout the year.

**Rasputin** · 23/03/2011, 2:14 PM

Originally Posted by Guinney

Unfortunately we don't, out of contract at the end of the season. Kearns has been outstanding this season. I know I'm biased as a Dundalk fan and its probably to early in his league of Ireland career (which by the looks of things will be short) but I would say he is the best player in the league at the moment, if not he is without doubt the best young player.

He is definetly in contention for best player in the league.
Bit early to judge but he will definetly be considered with the likes of Twigg and Ryan.