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**dfx-** · 26/03/2011, 3:47 AM

Originally Posted by SkStu

...so not sure why your being so whiny about everything...

And so the condoning and blind eye begins...

What with attempted pitch invasions, attempting to punch an opposition player on the pitch, 30 bottles at a player (yet not one hit, hire some locals from the Brandywell instead next time - they can hit moving targets), I'm sure condoning is the new writing letters to demand action - the new fad if you will.

Afterall since Bohs fans are more used to throwing missiles and breaking windows than having them broken on trips to Derry, I appreciate you may find the topic difficult

**SkStu** · 26/03/2011, 4:05 AM

Originally Posted by dfx-

And so the condoning and blind eye begins...

What with attempted pitch invasions, attempting to punch an opposition player on the pitch, 30 bottles at a player (yet not one hit, hire some locals from the Brandywell instead next time - they can hit moving targets), I'm sure condoning is the new writing letters to demand action - the new fad if you will.

Afterall since Bohs fans are more used to throwing missiles and breaking windows than having them broken on trips to Derry, I appreciate you may find the topic difficult

I admire and respect the good people of Derry City.

**nigel-harps1954** · 26/03/2011, 4:50 AM

Originally Posted by SkStu

I admire and respect the good people of Derry City.

This is going a bit far, now there's good people in Derry?

**Hibs4Ever** · 26/03/2011, 6:48 AM

So, did Turner break a Derry players jaw?

**forza rovers** · 26/03/2011, 7:11 AM

Originally Posted by mypost

We haven't scored there for 3 years. Any chance of a swap squad when we're due to pay a visit?

Our next visit is, (fate decrees) down for July 8. Only 4 days from some other big event there. I'm sure we'll be welcomed with open arms.

there big event as your calling it is the 12 of august...apprentice boys

**dcfc_1928** · 26/03/2011, 7:40 AM

We have a player away to hospital with a suspected fractured cheekbone - no idea if Turner was even involved in the incident.

Originally Posted by Hibs4Ever

So, did Turner break a Derry players jaw?

**Rasputin** · 26/03/2011, 8:40 AM

We were brilliant tonight, great to see us starting to find our old feet again.
Brilliant movement, pace, vision and bucket loads of chances.
Like a Rovers poster stated here earlier we could have easily won 6 or 7 nil.
We also had a missed penalty and had a goal dissalowed.
The changes Cook made were the difference, Kirby, Greene and Raf added so much more to the starting 11 than Ventre, Doyle and Blinkhorn, they added far more pace and quality.

**Flexy** · 26/03/2011, 9:15 AM

Originally Posted by total hoofball

Take off the rose tinted glasses. He took the mick last October with his miraculous 'recovery' from 'injury' after October international week to play that Shels match and the FAI let him away lightly that time. To worm his way out again shows he couldn't give a f-k, his home country is more than welcome to him.

It was a meaningless FRIENDLY IN CYPRUS. Whats more important a club League Game or a Friendly for your country. Get a grip yourself man if you think an Under 19 game was more important. Look how many senior players have Pulled out of FRIENDLY matches over the years and still play for their club a few days later. Will the FAI take this precident with all players Ie DUFF KEANE GIBSON etc in the future even Mc Carthy in the match against Wales pulled out and played a few days later so dont give me this crap about tinted glasses. It was an U19 game not a senior international

**passerrby** · 26/03/2011, 9:36 AM

Originally Posted by Flexy

It was a meaningless FRIENDLY IN CYPRUS. Whats more important a club League Game or a Friendly for your country. Get a grip yourself man if you think an Under 19 game was more important. Look how many senior players have Pulled out of FRIENDLY matches over the years and still play for their club a few days later. Will the FAI take this precident with all players Ie DUFF KEANE GIBSON etc in the future even Mc Carthy in the match against Wales pulled out and played a few days later so dont give me this crap about tinted glasses. It was an U19 game not a senior international

does not matter what level the game is if he is called up and does not go he cannot play for his team, this is not the first time he has done this the fai turned a blind eye to ensure you got promoted.fai proberly feel this time he is extracting the michael,unless of course you thinlk the rules dont apply to your club.

**Flexy** · 26/03/2011, 9:42 AM

Originally Posted by passerrby

does not matter what level the game is if he is called up and does not go he cannot play for his team, this is not the first time he has done this the fai turned a blind eye to ensure you got promoted.fai proberly feel this time he is extracting the michael,unless of course you thinlk the rules dont apply to your club.

Understand your view but U19 internationals mean nothing. Senior Internationals I agree yes, you can even change countries after U21 level even seniors until you make a competitive appearance. If the FAI want to take our leagues players away for international duty then the clubs league game should be postponed. Linfield had theirs cancelled as Alan Blayneys is away on International duty. Premiership league and first divisions all across Europe are off this weekend due to International matches why not ours

**passerrby** · 26/03/2011, 9:50 AM

i thing if a club has two or more players on international duty a club may request a posponment, this is just one player so the game must go ahead the LOI does not have enouugh players away on duty to warrant any cancellations.
forive me for been a little bitter but think the fai should of had the balls to make this decision last season.

**Rasputin** · 26/03/2011, 9:56 AM

Wait a sec, is there actually a rule whereby the FAI can inforce this?
What rule was breached, I dont want to hear about the ethics or any of that tripe, what rule was breached by this lad that the FAIlures could inforce this 3 match ban?

**Flexy** · 26/03/2011, 10:00 AM

Originally Posted by passerrby

i thing if a club has two or more players on international duty a club may request a posponment, this is just one player so the game must go ahead the LOI does not have enouugh players away on duty to warrant any cancellations.
forive me for been a little bitter but think the fai should of had the balls to make this decision last season.

He wasnt even in the original squad, due to other withdrawals he was called up and refused to go citing the club had prepared in training all week for the Match against Shamrock Rovers, and would be a distraction to the club. The FAI have now set a precedent with this. If they Ban one player they have to Ban everyone. Why not Ban McCarthy then for missing the match against Wales. Because they know they havent got a case to answer for. Pick on the LOI clubs but they wont pick on the English Premiership if a player pulls out of the squad. Thats what Im saying they havent got the Balls to pick on the bigger clubs

**Dodge** · 26/03/2011, 10:30 AM

They haven't the authority in England.

The rule's well known. Can't understand how you think Derry have cause to complain

**Sam_Heggy** · 26/03/2011, 10:38 AM

Representing your country at any level is an honour any proper Irish man should be proud to be part of.
The Derry fans complaining about the FAI finally stepping up and enforcing their own rules on them is laughable after what they have got away with over the past few years.

**Rasputin** · 26/03/2011, 10:49 AM

Originally Posted by Sam_Heggy

Representing your country at any level is an honour any proper Irish man should be proud to be part of.

Oh dear.

**Ezeikial** · 26/03/2011, 10:59 AM

Originally Posted by Dodge

Crazy game in Inchicore. Either side could've scored 6. 2 lovely finishes by Quigley to great Dundalk counters put them 2 up. Then we just 'got at them' a bit and exposed the Centre half Hector and cashed in. He was woeful. Good finish by Dave McMillen for the first and a couple of scrappy enough ones

Great game with both sides trying to play ball and attack each other. Both defences found wanting but entertaining stuff

Remarkable comeback by Pats and great credit for the character and spirit shown.

Both side trying to play ball? You must be kidding!

Pats did what they do well. Hoofed high balls in to the box. It was certainly the right tactic on the night and exposed Murphy at left back and Hector at centre back.

Dundalk were coasting at 2-0 and a hammering looked on the cards. For some inexplicable reason they stopped playing football in the face of the direct approach from Pats second half.

**dong** · 26/03/2011, 11:26 AM

Originally Posted by HulaHoop

I'm really looking forward to the reaction here when news filters through that the Rovers team bus was bricked along with several supporters buses in Derry tonight. Obviously all the mock outragers on foot.ie will be calling for points deductions and games behind closed doors in Derry after this outrageous behaviour....

If there was no trouble in the ground then I would imagine that it will be left at that. To be fair a good few Shams fans have been using this to their advantage for a long time.

**Dodge** · 26/03/2011, 11:34 AM

Ezekiel, bit harsh on Pats. Definitely tried to play ball through McFaul and Bradley in first half. When we were 2 down we went far more direct (the 'getting at them' bit above). A resulf of Crowley coming on too

**razor** · 26/03/2011, 11:47 AM

Originally Posted by Longfordian

No disrespect to our Midland neighbours (well, not too much anyway) but what is with Cork? Athlone are fielding 17 and 18 year olds by and large and it doesn't sound from twitter updates like it was a complete bombardment. Credit to Kerley for organising them I guess.

If only we knew the answer to that one. Probably a mix of the manager, the players, the formation and the manager.

I heard the Athlone keeper had 2 saves to make in the whole game, Lord help us.