LOI in Europe 2011

**harleyleeds** · 18/07/2011, 5:03 PM

Originally Posted by Dodge

Aren't sligo fan owned?

The only statistics I used are wins and losses. You know, the ones that matter

a game two years ago -----really. I get it you matter I dont no problem.

**SkStu** · 18/07/2011, 5:38 PM

Football fan in outlandishly confident claim on an internet forum shocker!

Really worth 2 pages of debate lads?

**harleyleeds** · 18/07/2011, 6:02 PM

Originally Posted by SkStu

Football fan in outlandishly confident claim on an internet forum shocker!

Really worth 2 pages of debate lads?

didnt seem to stop your smart comment though stu.

" The home and away thing was just an off the cuff comment although as I did say earlier a quick away goal and well who knows and I do genuinley beleive we will win in Showgrounds."

hardly outlandish unless it was BOHS i was on about.

**SkStu** · 18/07/2011, 6:08 PM

i was actually defending your right as a football fan to make outlandishly confident claims about your team.

**Charlie Darwin** · 18/07/2011, 6:08 PM

Originally Posted by harleyleeds

do you mean the Glens team cos I didnt casually dismiss any other team?

And the Ukrainian team, whose achievement in beating Glentoran 2-0 away hasn't been matched by any LOI side in recent years (to the best of my recollection).

**harleyleeds** · 18/07/2011, 6:12 PM

Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin

And the Ukrainian team, whose achievement in beating Glentoran 2-0 away hasn't been matched by any LOI side in recent years (to the best of my recollection).

were not half the team away on hols?

**Charlie Darwin** · 18/07/2011, 6:16 PM

No. Two players I think.

**harleyleeds** · 18/07/2011, 6:22 PM

Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin

No. Two players I think.

Glentoran v FC Vorskla Poltava

Published on Wednesday, 13 July 2011 21:10

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Glentoran will again have to contend without several key players as they prepare to continue their Europa League adventure tomorrow evening against FC Vorksla Poltova of the Ukraine.

The main area of concern for manager Scott Young is the centre of his defence - skipper Colin Nixon is missing after being booked in both ties with Renova in the previous round and his natural replacement Johnny Taylor will also miss out after he too collected 2 yellows whilst filling in at right-back against the Macedonian‘s.

To add to the headache, vice Captain Sean Ward is out of the country for the next couple of weeks so it is likely that midfielder David Howland - who performed so admirably as a makeshift central defender in last seasons County Antrim Shield final victory against Linfield - will again have to fill that role alongside highly rated youngster Calum Birney, who will make his first start for the Club if selected. Young is, however, boosted by the return of his first choice right back Jamie McGovern after suspension and he will definitely return to the side, with Aidan O’Kane again filling the left-back spot.
Aaron Hogg will continue in goal after his penalty saving debut heroics last week and with Elliot Morris still missing after his red card in Skopje.

In midfield, Richard Clarke will be missing as he is currently on honeymoon. Jimmy Callacher is still missing with the injury he picked up against Bangor, Ciaran Martyn is also a couple of weeks away from a possible return and, as mentioned, David Howland will be required in defence. It is likely that Jason Hill will again take up a role in central midfield - where he performed superbly for much of the Renova game last week - alongside Kyle Cherry and either Martin Murray or Stephen Carson will be introduced in the place of Clarke.

Finally in the forward department, Young will select from Andy Waterworth, Darren Boyce and Richard Gibson after the announcement this week that Matty Burrows will be leaving the Club to start a new life in Spain. Supporters will however be given the opportunity to say goodbye to Matty tomorrow evening as a mark of gratitude for his contribution to the club over the last couple of years.

Vorskla, who hail from the small city of Poltova in central Ukraine, will be a stronger opponent than Renova - having won their Domestic Cup competition as recently as 2 years ago (when they defeated Shakhtar Donetsk 1-0) and finishing in 6th place in the country’s 16 team Premier Division last term. The squad, managed by Mykola Pavlov since 2007 and captained by goalkeeper Serhiy Dolhansky, boasts full international’s from Albania and Serbia (in addition to those who have been selected for the Ukraine) and reached the play-off stage of the Europa League in 2009.

**Charlie Darwin** · 18/07/2011, 6:25 PM

That appears to confirm that it was two players on holiday.

**SkStu** · 18/07/2011, 6:34 PM

jesus H - its not even the off-season!!

**harleyleeds** · 18/07/2011, 6:35 PM

Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin

That appears to confirm that it was two players on holiday.

Glentoran will again have to contend without several key players as they prepare to continue their Europa League adventure tomorrow evening against FC Vorksla Poltova of the Ukraine.

yep your right, full team, appologies to the Ukranians and congrats on their stunning win against such magnificant opposition. Doesnt look good for Sligo Rovers after all. Hopefully they will still have a chance in the league and hey if they just forfeit they could save themselves from embarassment and financial ruin. Still my comments of admiration twoards the Sligo Rovers fans stand and considering they have possibly the smallest population catchment area in the PD they can well be described as the leagues best.

**legendz** · 18/07/2011, 6:40 PM

Good luck to Shamrock Rovers tomorrow night! I think they'll get through. Prediction: 1-1 draw.

**mypost** · 18/07/2011, 6:42 PM

Originally Posted by harleyleeds

Sligo Rovers considering they have possibly the smallest population catchment area in the PD.

All of Sligo, All of Mayo, All of Leitrim, Arguably some of South Donegal, and Half of Roscommon.

That not big enough?

**harleyleeds** · 18/07/2011, 6:54 PM

Originally Posted by legendz

Good luck to Shamrock Rovers tomorrow night! I think they'll get through. Prediction: 1-1 draw.

I will certainly be hoping they get through.

**dong** · 18/07/2011, 7:18 PM

Originally Posted by mypost

All of Sligo, All of Mayo, All of Leitrim, Arguably some of South Donegal, and Half of Roscommon.

That not big enough?

Ah here, that argument just doesn't stand up. Be honest about it. I'm not saying Harleyleeds is right but think of the population densities in the catchments you mention and the difference then to Tallaght, Derry, Cork or Galway.
Bit different travelling to a game from Castlebar to Sligo than from, say, dundrum to Tallaght.

**Mr A** · 18/07/2011, 7:51 PM

Originally Posted by dong

I'm not saying Harleyleeds is right but think of the population densities in the catchments you mention and the difference then to Tallaght, Derry, Cork or Galway.

In fairness Mayo has some of the densest population in the country.