Series 22 and 19.

**Sheridan** · 27/07/2013, 12:40 AM

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.

**monkey9** · 27/07/2013, 1:18 AM

Originally Posted by Sheridan

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.

De fault. The two greatest words in the English language.

**Jofspring** · 27/07/2013, 9:02 AM

Originally Posted by adamd164

Just watched Tommy Dunne's post-match interview. Rolling out the tired excuses and blaming players he brought in, this time Kilduff ffs, the fella who got our goal! What a muppet. 6 points off relegation now.

He's a sh1te Paul Doolin with the same rubbish tactics - less results but slightly more more hair.

Surely he didn't blame Kilduff. From the little I saw of the game he was ye're best player by a mile.

**dong** · 27/07/2013, 9:04 AM

I'm hoping for a big Dick Brush clanger tonight as its the only chance we have as we are sh1te.

**Dodge** · 27/07/2013, 9:37 AM

Originally Posted by Jofspring

Surely he didn't blame Kilduff. From the little I saw of the game he was ye're best player by a mile.

He blamed naivety and indiscipline when talking about mistakes Cork made. Forgetting that Murray and Kilduff are experienced professionals

Kilduff was excellent all night though. Incredible work rate. McNulty clearly MOTM though

**oriel** · 27/07/2013, 12:36 PM

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.

**pineapple stu** · 27/07/2013, 12:38 PM

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.

**patrickccfc** · 27/07/2013, 4:39 PM

Originally Posted by Dodge

He blamed naivety and indiscipline when talking about mistakes Cork made. Forgetting that Murray and Kilduff are experienced professionals

Kilduff was excellent all night though. Incredible work rate. McNulty clearly MOTM though

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.

**dundalkfc10** · 27/07/2013, 4:48 PM

Originally Posted by Sheridan

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.

Nah just the 2nd most successful team in Ireland

**MeathDrog** · 27/07/2013, 5:00 PM

Originally Posted by dundalkfc10

Nah just the 2nd most successful team in Ireland

Lol wow.

**pineapple stu** · 27/07/2013, 5:32 PM

Originally Posted by patrickccfc

Were in danger of being sucked into a relegation battle

I don't think ye are tbh. I could see one of the bottom four passing ye out, and maybe two, but not three (when ye'd win the play-off anyway) and certainly not all four.

**Nesta99** · 27/07/2013, 5:42 PM

Originally Posted by Sheridan

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.

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

**Aaron** · 27/07/2013, 5:52 PM

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

**bluemovie** · 27/07/2013, 5:54 PM

Originally Posted by dong

I'm hoping for a big Dick Brush clanger tonight as its the only chance we have as we are sh1te.

I'm sure you are, 'dong'

**patrickccfc** · 27/07/2013, 7:07 PM

Originally Posted by bluemovie

I'm sure you are, 'dong'

You'd know all about dongs wouldnt ya, "bluemovie"

**patrickccfc** · 27/07/2013, 7:12 PM

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

I don't think ye are tbh. I could see one of the bottom four passing ye out, and maybe two, but not three (when ye'd win the play-off anyway) and certainly not all four.

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

**patrickccfc** · 27/07/2013, 7:59 PM

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')

Mcmillan missed a peno for sligo, but this is what extratime has up

**Nesta99** · 27/07/2013, 8:16 PM

Longford losing to Mervue so the squeeze is on at the top of the 1st division too.

**White Horse** · 27/07/2013, 8:45 PM

Great away point for Shamrock Rovers.

As the MNS boys would say, it is now their title to lose.

**Sheridan** · 27/07/2013, 8:48 PM

Originally Posted by Aaron

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

No. Even if the whispers of Ronnie Whelan replacing Baraclough in September are true, it's Pat's league to lose. No-one else has the consistency or the stability to challenge. Anyone who denies that is either a superstitious Pat's fan or a buffoon.