FAI Cup 2012

**El-Pietro** · 03/05/2012, 12:10 PM

Originally Posted by bullit

Belter of a match last night,both sides got stuck in from the start and it was a game worthy of the occasion.
Well done Cork on the win and bad luck to a very game and spirited Dundalk side.

That Finn Harps side must be very good to have won the Northern Division when Dundalk ran City so close given the season our U19s have had. Played 27 games between the league and cup, lost 2, drew 2, won 23 games. (One win was AET in Waterford).

As this was the first season of the new U19 system its quite possible that some of the teams that didn't make the Elite Division were as good as or better than those who did, so Dundalk andHarps could probably have more than held their own in the Elite Division.

I see that Dundalk knocked out Bohs (5th in Elite) and Shamrock Rovers (2nd in Elite) on route to the final.

**Dodge** · 03/05/2012, 12:19 PM

Some clubs aprroached it differently too. I know Pats squad is nearly all under 18 (The keeper is 17 for example). Few teething problems for some clubs at the start but I think its been well run in the main with any game I've caught being a very high standard

**nigel-harps1954** · 03/05/2012, 2:13 PM

There's 8 out of our Under 19's squad have 2 years left at that level, 5 have another 1 year and 8 are overage next season.

That's pretty good going to get such a young squad organised and to win the division.

Heard at one stage through the season that the Northern Division was the strongest of all 3 leagues.

Will be interesting to see next season if Harps actually take the promotion or stay in the Northern Division (stayed there this season because of costs, were actually invited to Elite as far as I'm aware).

Very exciting young squad at Harps with I think 4 or 5 of them already making first team appearances.

**De Town** · 03/05/2012, 2:56 PM

Any news on the date/venue/time for Cherry Orchard v Longford Town game yet?

**Lim till i die** · 03/05/2012, 2:59 PM

The Southern Section of the 19s was mainly poo outside Limerick and Cobh with kind of half hearted efforts from Tralee and Carlow.

I think it's possibly no coincidence that the teams with high numbers of overage this year players (Cobh and Harps) won the sections. Cobh were far more physical than Limerick for example.

EDIT: Tralee were actually quite decent aswell now that I think about it tbf.

**bennocelt** · 03/05/2012, 3:13 PM

Originally Posted by De Town

Any news on the date/venue/time for Cherry Orchard v Longford Town game yet?

Likewise - when do the dates of all the games be released????/

**nigel-harps1954** · 03/05/2012, 7:52 PM

Originally Posted by Lim till i die

The Southern Section of the 19s was mainly poo outside Limerick and Cobh with kind of half hearted efforts from Tralee and Carlow.

I think it's possibly no coincidence that the teams with high numbers of overage this year players (Cobh and Harps) won the sections. Cobh were far more physical than Limerick for example.

EDIT: Tralee were actually quite decent aswell now that I think about it tbf.

I wouldn't consider 8 out of 21 to be a high number of overage players for next season. Consider the fact 3 of those were already signed as first team players too.

**Martinho II** · 03/05/2012, 8:26 PM

Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954

I wouldn't consider 8 out of 21 to be a high number of overage players for next season. Consider the fact 3 of those were already signed as first team players too.

dont mean to be a spoilsport but what has the above got to do with the fai cup??

**bullit** · 03/05/2012, 8:34 PM

Originally Posted by El-Pietro

That Finn Harps side must be very good to have won the Northern Division when Dundalk ran City so close given the season our U19s have had. Played 27 games between the league and cup, lost 2, drew 2, won 23 games. (One win was AET in Waterford).

As this was the first season of the new U19 system its quite possible that some of the teams that didn't make the Elite Division were as good as or better than those who did, so Dundalk andHarps could probably have more than held their own in the Elite Division.

I see that Dundalk knocked out Bohs (5th in Elite) and Shamrock Rovers (2nd in Elite) on route to the final.

Dundalk beat both of those sides at their respective away grounds on route to the final.

Dundalk U-19 manager,Martin Connolly stated earlier in the U-19 season that Dundalk were playing in the Northern leauge because of the travel costs involved in playing in the Elite div.Hopefuly he can keep and/or add to this side.

**nigel-harps1954** · 03/05/2012, 8:46 PM

Originally Posted by Martinho II

dont mean to be a spoilsport but what has the above got to do with the fai cup??

Thread was somewhat hijacked.

**Lim till i die** · 03/05/2012, 9:27 PM

Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954

I wouldn't consider 8 out of 21 to be a high number of overage players for next season. Consider the fact 3 of those were already signed as first team players too.

its a high number if the eight of them were regular starters

obviously i know nothing about harps team but cobh were big, relatively experienced boys (who thoroughly deserved their win don't get me wrong )

**nigel-harps1954** · 03/05/2012, 9:30 PM

Originally Posted by Lim till i die

its a high number if the eight of them were regular starters

obviously i know nothing about harps team but cobh were big, relatively experienced boys (who thoroughly deserved their win don't get me wrong )

Not sure to be honest, Sam-heggy would be able to clear that up more so than me, but I don't think they were all regular starters. Most of the regular starters I believe were all 16 or 17.

**sligoman** · 04/05/2012, 9:51 AM

Originally Posted by Dodge

Not for a little while I'd imagine. They'll be either Friday or Sunday though as ireland play Bosnia on the Saturday

Ours is confirmed as Saturday 7.45pm

**Dodge** · 04/05/2012, 10:02 AM

Originally Posted by sligoman

Ours is confirmed as Saturday 7.45pm

Interesting. Maybe because its a friendly its allowed. Moving games to Saturday and even Thursday last year for the internationals annoyed me

**sligoman** · 04/05/2012, 10:05 AM

Originally Posted by Dodge

Interesting. Maybe because its a friendly its allowed. Moving games to Saturday and even Thursday last year for the internationals annoyed me

Maybe we haven't realised Ireland are playing that afternoon and will be told to move it when FAI realise.

**Dodge** · 04/05/2012, 10:27 AM

So when you say 'confirmed', you mean... 'more than likely, if we're allowed'

'Tis the LOI way...

**Hibs4Ever** · 04/05/2012, 10:30 AM

Bosnia game is at 3 o'clock so won't be a problem for night time kick offs for clubs. Has happened before

**Battery Rover** · 04/05/2012, 10:33 AM

Originally Posted by sligoman

Ours is confirmed as Saturday 7.45pm

Matches can only be played on Friday, 25^th May and Sunday, 27^th May.
Due to the Republic of Ireland v Bosnia-Herzegovina senior international match, no Cup ties are permitted on Saturday, 26^th May.