Make no mistake, Pat's are gonna win the league by default this year. The lack of a serious big-name challenger will prevent their loser genes from kicking in.
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I'm hoping for a big Dick Brush clanger tonight as its the only chance we have as we are sh1te.
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There definitely doesn't appear to be any stand out candidates this season. Sligo have lost their cutting edge and appear to be a little stale, Derry are ok, but I really don't consider them as title challemgers, Pats are not exceptional but are grinding out results to be fair, and unless Rovers beat Sligo tonight and us next week, they are far too much off the pace.
This leaves ourselves, I dont think we will win it, but if we do (long shot) it will equal 1994/95 last title, just peaked with 6 games to go. European qualification will be an excellent return from our season, but if we keep winning you never know how high we can finish, 3rd would be nice.
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Weird game at the Bowl last night. Walsh's goal is well worth looking out for; definite Goal of the Season contender.
Then Langtry was sent off for a bit of a tussle which neither the ref nor the linesman were going to do anything about until the Shels fans almost started encroaching the pitch (one did, I think, and was kicked out). Went 2-1 down, had Kav sent off for a silly little kick (you could argue it was so small it only warranted a yellow, but it was the same thing a Bohs player was sent off for against us earlier in the season, so at least the refs are consistent)
Then, 2-1 up and two men up, Shels shut up shop. Never seen anything like it. They had ten men back for corners and were playing five at the back in general. I think they had two shots in the half-hour after our second red; we could even have equalised in injury time, which would have been no more than Shels (if not we) deserved. Amazing stuff.
One point and four goals now between the bottom four. I do still think Shels are the weakest, though Bray have been dropping back into it in recent weeks and obviously us and Bohs are down there too.
Bottom four all play each other next week too. Seriously squeaky bum time down there.
Thought kilduff was brilliant last night.. Some good saves from nults especially that one from flood he somehow tipped over the bar. Could of been 4 or 5 if it wasnt for him. Always knew pats were gona score the winner but could barely watch when it got to added time, its happened so much its ridiculous now and needs to be sorted out. Were in danger of being sucked into a relegation battle we need to get a few wins fast starting on friday against limerick.
What do you mean no serious big-name challenger Shamrock Rovers are only a mere 11 points behind St Pats, only 9 less on GD and maybe only a game more played after tonight. They are breathing down their necks - very very tight between two contenders at the top this season
The top 5 are in the title race, the league is wide open this year. Anyone who rules any of the top 5 out are fools, Pat's hold a clear advantage, but all top 5 have to play each other again. Next 4 weeks will be crucial in who wins it IMO
Im not overly concerned about relegation, but if we dont improve it could become very tight down there. Next 2 league games limerick away and bohs at home i believe are winnable games if we play well, having colin healy back wont do our chances any harm thats for sure
Mcmillan missed a peno for sligo, but this is what extratime has up
Sligo RoversIarfhlaith Davoren - Yellow Card (14')Sat 27 Jul 2013
0 - 0
(Half Time)
Shamrock RoversKen Oman - Yellow Card (33')
Nathan Brown - Missed Penalty (48')
Longford losing to Mervue so the squeeze is on at the top of the 1st division too.
Great away point for Shamrock Rovers.
As the MNS boys would say, it is now their title to lose.
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