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**Ezeikial** · 05/05/2011, 10:09 AM

Originally Posted by hoopy

Not all fans. And as you well know there's a big difference between what happened in Dundalk and a team scoring a last kick of the game equaliser in a Derby game.

Translation - Rovers fans/players/supporters/tea lady are entitled to celebrate a Rovers goal or point, opposition teams are not

Originally Posted by hoopy

My point wasn't having a go at Dundalk players or their fans, but their manager. It's almost as though he feels Dundalk fans only care about a handful of games in a season and not losing them keeps him in their good books

As usual, Rovers fans flatter themselves as being the centre of the universe.

I have no doubt that Ian Foster cares passionately about every game no matter how it might "appear" to you.

Supporters applauded the Dundalk team coming off the pitch for the effort and commitment - at least three of them should not have played due to injury (Hawkins, Kearns and Byrne) and with the other major injuries (Maher, Bolger, Guthrie, Bennett and Osborne) the team and squad are seriously depleted.

Supporters recognising courage and committment and players and management acknowledging this from the crowd is the norm at Oriel Park and most grounds.

EDIT - PS: The obvious arrogance of Rovers supporters is also a strong motivator.

**placid casual** · 05/05/2011, 11:02 AM

So thats four no's and a yes is it?

**hoopy** · 05/05/2011, 2:43 PM

Originally Posted by Ezeikial

Translation - Rovers fans/players/supporters/tea lady are entitled to celebrate a Rovers goal or point, opposition teams are not

As usual, Rovers fans flatter themselves as being the centre of the universe.

I have no doubt that Ian Foster cares passionately about every game no matter how it might "appear" to you.

Supporters applauded the Dundalk team coming off the pitch for the effort and commitment - at least three of them should not have played due to injury (Hawkins, Kearns and Byrne) and with the other major injuries (Maher, Bolger, Guthrie, Bennett and Osborne) the team and squad are seriously depleted.

Supporters recognising courage and committment and players and management acknowledging this from the crowd is the norm at Oriel Park and most grounds.

EDIT - PS: The obvious arrogance of Rovers supporters is also a strong motivator.

Did you actually read what I said or just cant comprehend it? Has to be the latter on re reading your first sentence. As for the rest, I'm sure everyone will agree that Fosters reaction would've been the same, in the same circumstances, against any other team in the league.

Hope everyone's fit on Sat week.

**White Horse** · 05/05/2011, 8:23 PM

Originally Posted by hoopy

It's almost as though he feels Dundalk fans only care about a handful of games in a season and not losing them keeps him in their good books

If he thinks that he is wrong.

To younger Dundalk fans, playing in the top flight is a relatively new thing. However, many Dundalk fans remember when the club expected to beat Shamrock Rovers and win titles. Those fans will not be pleased if Foster's ambition is a plucky draw against Shamrock Rovers or any other team.

However, I don't think he is like this. After our tired and spiritless performance aginst Bray, I think he (and the fans) were relieved that we took a point against the champions with a team including many players carrying injuries.

**Red Army** · 05/05/2011, 8:34 PM

Originally Posted by hoopy

Surely there would've been a 10 page thread on here if this really happened?

It happened alright and confirmed by a Derry porter here but it was 'only' one guy. If Derry fans can accept racism in their support who am I to question them.

**Hurt Locker** · 05/05/2011, 9:42 PM

Originally Posted by Red Army

It happened alright and confirmed by a Derry porter here but it was 'only' one guy. If Derry fans can accept racism in their support who am I to question them.

You should have asked the Derry guy if he suffered from Tourette syndrome?

**Schumi** · 05/05/2011, 10:08 PM

Originally Posted by Dodge

I still think he's muck. But then I find it astonishing that players like Jason McGuinness have multiple league winners medals too.

If you think that's bad, Glen Fitzpatrick has won the league twice.

**Fivesilver** · 06/05/2011, 9:03 AM

Originally Posted by Red Army

It happened alright and confirmed by a Derry porter here but it was 'only' one guy. If Derry fans can accept racism in their support who am I to question them.

In fairness, the fact that he confirmed it was better form than you usually get on here. Every club has a few head the balls and it's a bit rough to tar an entire set of fans because they didn't get stuck into one jackass.

**hoopy** · 06/05/2011, 10:13 AM

Originally Posted by Schumi

If you think that's bad, Glen Fitzpatrick has won the league twice.

Pity Nutsy couldn't persuade him to return to the league when he tried, would've been a good laugh

**hoopy** · 06/05/2011, 10:16 AM

Originally Posted by Fivesilver

In fairness, the fact that he confirmed it was better form than you usually get on here. Every club has a few head the balls and it's a bit rough to tar an entire set of fans because they didn't get stuck into one jackass.

To be honest my original post on the subject was tongue in cheek, I assume some people knew what I was getting at as a Rovers fan. Just as the piece I highlighted in your post would never have been said if it was us.

**harleyleeds** · 06/05/2011, 10:42 AM

Originally Posted by Fivesilver

In fairness, the fact that he confirmed it was better form than you usually get on here. Every club has a few head the balls and it's a bit rough to tar an entire set of fans because they didn't get stuck into one jackass.

Jeez lads can you not say anything anymore without some **** getting his knickers in a twist. You didn't and indeed don't even know who he was slagging off with his chant. There were some rare comments about Dubs at the final against shams (yes Dubs all tarred with same brush) ,things not allowed to be printed here. Stuff gets said at football games get over it . If you had your way its Tennis fans that should be emulated by football fans or maybe all chants should get preapproval . Stop ruining the game lads.

**Rasputin** · 06/05/2011, 11:28 AM

Originally Posted by hoopy

To be honest my original post on the subject was tongue in cheek, I assume some people knew what I was getting at as a Rovers fan. Just as the piece I highlighted in your post would never have been said if it was us.

Yes Shams fans are clearly the real victims here if anything, thanks for establishing that.

**hoopy** · 06/05/2011, 2:41 PM

Over an hour to reply to a post of mine, you're losing your touch.

**Rasputin** · 06/05/2011, 5:30 PM

Originally Posted by hoopy

Over an hour to reply to a post of mine, you're losing your touch.

Ahh ya sure why not.

**mypost** · 07/05/2011, 11:25 AM

Originally Posted by hoops1

I hope you have more to celeberate on Friday, maybe a corner or one or two shots on goal.

I think that's exactly what happened.

**HulaHoop** · 08/05/2011, 1:26 PM

Originally Posted by pauliek

Id love to see Dan Murray trying to pass,run and tackle on Dundalks pitch. Easily the worst professional footballer ive ever seen play LOI football

Originally Posted by poster

Don't know how Murray has won so much and how he gets away with it.

Biggest donkey in the league.

So lads what did you think of Murray's masterful performance against you on Friday? He won everything, passed the ball out from the back all night and didn't put a foot wrong. His reading of the game and good positional awareness makes up for his lack of pace.

**poster** · 08/05/2011, 1:35 PM

Originally Posted by HulaHoop

So lads what did you think of Murray's masterful performance against you on Friday? He won everything, passed the ball out from the back all night and didn't put a foot wrong. His reading of the game and good positional awareness makes up for his lack of pace.

Never really had anything to do, did he? Sullivan and Stevens dealt with most of it due to our lack of wanting to get anywhere near the 6 yard box.

Murray did have one fantastic Garyowen punt up the pitch late on when there was noone near him in the Shams area. Ended up at Clarke's feet and all.

**HulaHoop** · 08/05/2011, 1:50 PM

Originally Posted by poster

Never really had anything to do, did he? Sullivan and Stevens dealt with most of it due to our lack of wanting to get anywhere near the 6 yard box.

Murray did have one fantastic Garyowen punt up the pitch late on when there was noone near him in the Shams area. Ended up at Clarke's feet and all.

Yes actually he did have plenty to do. You had about 70% of the posession in the second half and tried numerous through balls through the defence, all of which were dealt with except for the one in the 92nd minute with Rovers down to 10. Murray won everything that was thrown at him both in the air and on the ground, as for his garryown in the last minute to relieve the intense pressure on his defence for a few seconds - yes I thought it was fantastic too and exactly the right thing to do at that time. Notce how you didn't highlight every other time he had the ball he sprayed a pass out from the back.

**poster** · 08/05/2011, 2:03 PM

Originally Posted by HulaHoop

Yes actually he did have plenty to do. You had about 70% of the posession in the second half and tried numerous through balls through the defence, all of which were dealt with except for the one in the 92nd minute with Rovers down to 10.

Easy to deal with through balls when the centre forward that's supposed to be up against you is on the left wing.