Series 12.

**wonder88** · 10/05/2014, 2:15 PM

Seems a bit of a backlash against Cork from the Dublin soccer community, this is probably better than the patronising stuff that was going on at the start of the season toward them from the same quarter; how great Cork were to get big crowds out to a league of Ireland game etc. This of course was good for the game here as the top players could express their skills better down there rather than at an empty Richmond Park and Belfield. However if it looks like Cork could challenge for the title things seem to change.

Also I am glad that all UCD fans are well-behaved and have proper middle class manner when they go to a league of Ireland game.
ps Saw something on twitter that suggests that there was armed guards down at the Waterford v Shels game, this can't be true?

**CityRebel** · 10/05/2014, 2:16 PM

Originally Posted by Nesta99

Ok you have apologised to Dubs and the PC brigade - now how about the Pakistani community, or is this ommission indicitave of your racist tendencies?

If my comments on here upset any Pakistani people, I am sorry. I have great respect for them and would much rather be one of them than a Dub.

**El-Pietro** · 10/05/2014, 2:47 PM

Originally Posted by patsdad

The first mini-league is the top 5. Sligo may be a few points back but they have got their form back and they have the players to sustain a good run.

The three strongest squads are Pats, Dundalk and Sligo and they're also the teams playing the best football. Sligo are probably outsiders because of the points dropped but they'll chase Pats and Dundalk.

On what I saw last night, Cork are not top 3 material. Shamrock Rovers have some very good players but they don't have strength in depth in key positions. They'll battle with Cork for 4th spot.

After that 5, there's a big gap in quality and strength in depth. Most of the others are capable of the odd win against one of the top teams, but they won't do it consistently.

id agree with all of that

**Longfordian** · 10/05/2014, 2:53 PM

Town v Wexford is off, waterlogged pitch. Must have been a lot of rain last night it normally holds up well these days.

**outspoken** · 10/05/2014, 4:10 PM

Originally Posted by Longfordian

Town v Wexford is off, waterlogged pitch. Must have been a lot of rain last night it normally holds up well these days.

Raining very very heavy today and more forecasted tonight so ref did right and made early call.

**desaintsno.12** · 10/05/2014, 4:21 PM

Originally Posted by wonder88

Seems a bit of a backlash against Cork from the Dublin soccer community, this is probably better than the patronising stuff that was going on at the start of the season toward them from the same quarter; how great Cork were to get big crowds out to a league of Ireland game etc. This of course was good for the game here as the top players could express their skills better down there rather than at an empty Richmond Park and Belfield. However if it looks like Cork could challenge for the title things seem to change.

?

Cork will not be anywhere near challenging

**Dalymountrower** · 10/05/2014, 4:43 PM

Originally Posted by CityRebel

If my comments on here upset any Pakistani people, I am sorry. I have great respect for them and would much rather be one of them than a Dub.

Suffering Jaysus.Thought that casual racism went out with the days when Cork GAA fans carried the confederacy flag to matches.

**patrickccfc** · 10/05/2014, 6:42 PM

Originally Posted by desaintsno.12

Cork will not be anywhere near challenging

I agree we will not win the league I never thought we would but some people got a little carried away during the rovers game singing were gona win the league ha bit ridiculous.. had a great start to the season but that's all it is a start and maybe if we had more depth to the squad we could sustain a challenge but with the injuries we have to influential players like rafter and morrisey it was bound to catch up with us.. 2 tough away games in the last 2 weeks have been a bit of a reality check but some winnable games against Derry bray limerick and athlone coming up should see us back on track in the race for a European spot we have to aim for this year. Also not great to hear racist chanting from our fans no place for it

**nigel-harps1954** · 11/05/2014, 2:23 AM

Finn Harps, despite being completely and utterly awful of late, are back up to fourth. Strange really.

**Charlie Darwin** · 11/05/2014, 2:52 AM

Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954

Finn Harps, despite being completely and utterly awful of late, are back up to fourth. Strange really.

Bit of a mad table with all the games that have been called off though. You'd imagine whoever grabs second will have a decent chance of beating Limerick.

**Fivesilver** · 11/05/2014, 8:47 AM

Seriously, excusing those kind of chants and then making a series of what you think are clever remarks just makes you look like a total cretin.

**ped_ped** · 11/05/2014, 9:06 AM

Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin

Bit of a mad table with all the games that have been called off though. You'd imagine whoever grabs second will have a decent chance of beating Limerick.

A little premature to be writing us off just yet (although big changes are needed).

**Nah Nah Nah Nah** · 11/05/2014, 9:49 AM

So you're a racist now City Rebel

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cDg07hd0BhQ

**CityRebel** · 11/05/2014, 9:59 AM

Originally Posted by Fivesilver

Seriously, excusing those kind of chants and then making a series of what you think are clever remarks just makes you look like a total cretin.

I'd rather be a Corkonian than a Dub.

**Dodge** · 11/05/2014, 11:15 AM

Originally Posted by CityRebel

I'd rather be a Corkonian than a Dub.

if it's any consolation we'd rather you were a Corkonian than a Dub too

**KeepersBall** · 11/05/2014, 12:14 PM

Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin

Bit of a mad table with all the games that have been called off though. You'd imagine whoever grabs second will have a decent chance of beating Limerick.

Limerick,don't bet on that. As a lifelong Drogheda fan I think we're certs for the relegation places.
In the local paper this week Horgan has slaughtered Gavin Brennan.
He's right to do so,as his two red cards this season,both deserved,have let the team down big time.
However it should have been done privately and left at that.
As a new manager he needs the dressing room behind him,and this won't help him achieve that.
We might just about win a relegation play off it I wouldn't bet on that right now.
I fear we're on a slippery slope and the brakes are not working.

**nigel-harps1954** · 11/05/2014, 1:00 PM

Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin

Bit of a mad table with all the games that have been called off though. You'd imagine whoever grabs second will have a decent chance of beating Limerick.

you've obviously no idea just how bad the First Division is this season.

Besides, Harps are a million miles away from a playoff as it is.

**WoodquayBoy** · 11/05/2014, 6:44 PM

1-1 in Tallaght this afternoon, Sean O'Connor with the opener for Shams B, then Galway had Stephen Walsh sent off, apparently for an elbow on O'Connor 2 mins later. Jake Keegan equalised early in second half.

**Nah Nah Nah Nah** · 11/05/2014, 6:57 PM

Originally Posted by WoodquayBoy

1-1 in Tallaght this afternoon, Sean O'Connor with the opener for Shams B, then Galway had Stephen Walsh sent off, apparently for an elbow on O'Connor 2 mins later. Jake Keegan equalised early in second half.

Was the pitch ok?