League of Ireland in Europe 2014

**TheBoss** · 08/07/2014, 3:57 PM

Slightly off topic but Santa Coloma have just knocked out Banants in the Champions League on away goals via a 95 minute goal by their goalkeeper! I think that maybe the first time an Andorran club has won a knockout tie.

**desaintsno.12** · 08/07/2014, 4:05 PM

interesting stadium

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DEVK-Ar...l_Aixovall.jpg

I shall adopt them as my Andoran team.

Reckon we could really push Maccabi Tel Aviv in the next round !

**MeathDrog** · 08/07/2014, 4:44 PM

Originally Posted by TheBoss

Slightly off topic but Santa Coloma have just knocked out Banants in the Champions League on away goals via a 95 minute goal by their goalkeeper! I think that maybe the first time an Andorran club has won a knockout tie.

It's the 2nd time.

UE Sant Julia defeated Tre Friori from San Marino on penalties in the CL qualification 1st round in 2009 after both legs ended 1-1.

Coloma's achievement is more impressive though. Well done to them.

**DannyInvincible** · 08/07/2014, 7:06 PM

Originally Posted by TheBoss

Slightly off topic but Santa Coloma have just knocked out Banants in the Champions League on away goals via a 95 minute goal by their goalkeeper! I think that maybe the first time an Andorran club has won a knockout tie.

Are Santa Coloma named after Saint Columb (Columba/Colmcille)?

**gufcfan** · 08/07/2014, 7:31 PM

Originally Posted by DannyInvincible

Are Santa Coloma named after Saint Columb (Columba/Colmcille)?

The town is, yes.

**DannyInvincible** · 09/07/2014, 11:57 PM

Don't suppose coverage of any of tomorrow's games might somehow find its way online?

Am I correct in thinking that the GMT kick-off times are as follows: Derry at 18:45, Sligo at 19:00 and Dundalk at 19:45?

I see Linfield progressed on Tuesday night after a 1-1 draw with B36 T�rshavn (3-2 on aggregate) in Mourneview Park, Lurgan. Is Windsor Park out of use?

**DannyInvincible** · 10/07/2014, 12:02 AM

What have St. Pat's made of the Garda decision to move their home leg tie against Legia to Tallaght, by the way? It doesn't seem optimal at all. Why should the club be compelled to move ground in order to facilitate Polish fans we can't even be certain will turn up in the first place? Were St. Pat's consulted at all as to their preference or was their opinion even considered? Were the Garda� afraid rioting might break out or something?

**dundalkfc10** · 10/07/2014, 8:37 AM

Originally Posted by DannyInvincible

Don't suppose coverage of any of tomorrow's games might somehow find its way online?

Am I correct in thinking that the GMT kick-off times are as follows: Derry at 18:45, Sligo at 19:00 and Dundalk at 19:45?

I see Linfield progressed on Tuesday night after a 1-1 draw with B36 T�rshavn (3-2 on aggregate) in Mourneview Park, Lurgan. Is Windsor Park out of use?

Yeh Redevelopment of Windsor has started. I could be wrong but I still think they will play their league games there but cant play in Europe

**Dodge** · 10/07/2014, 9:24 AM

Originally Posted by DannyInvincible

What have St. Pat's made of the Garda decision to move their home leg tie against Legia to Tallaght, by the way? It doesn't seem optimal at all. Why should the club be compelled to move ground in order to facilitate Polish fans we can't even be certain will turn up in the first place? Were St. Pat's consulted at all as to their preference or was their opinion even considered? Were the Garda� afraid rioting might break out or something?

Pats wanted it at Richmond. Local gardai wouldn't allow it. Most Pats fans raging about it but what can they do?

**marinobohs** · 10/07/2014, 10:24 AM

I think given the trouble involving polish fans in Belfast at the International game, and the possible large numbers of Polish fans that may attend the Guards opted for Tallaght. Very harsh on pats as they have no record of trouble nor were there any incidences of note at the Ireland/Poland International game(s).
Bit belt and braces by the Garda� IMHO but suspect they would argue better safe than sorry. cant help Pats on the field to have the game moved

**poster** · 10/07/2014, 11:10 AM

Originally Posted by marinobohs

I think given the trouble involving polish fans in Belfast at the International game, and the possible large numbers of Polish fans that may attend the Guards opted for Tallaght.

So they thought the Polish fans would rather wreck Tallaght than Inchicore?

Fair game.

**punkrocket** · 10/07/2014, 11:24 AM

And the guards are empowered to make this call, under what peice of legislation was the decicion made?

**Dodge** · 10/07/2014, 12:04 PM

Originally Posted by punkrocket

And the guards are empowered to make this call, under what peice of legislation was the decicion made?

The game can't go ahead with co-operation of security forces. You mightn't find any legislation but pats pushing the issue isn't really going to help them long term is it?

**DannyInvincible** · 10/07/2014, 12:28 PM

Who in the Garda� is making a decision like this? I understand they'll argue they're merely making a "necessary" call on health and safety grounds, but it seems a lazy option just because they mightn't be bothered to stump up the necessary security. Richmond Park is fine to host the game by UEFA standards. If Legia fans leave it late and can't get tickets as a result, too bad; it's not St. Pat's fault. Are those in the Garda� who've decided this even football people, and if so, are they League of Ireland people? Do they comprehend the importance of playing a tie in a home ground with which you're familiar week in and week out?

**Pablo** · 10/07/2014, 12:45 PM

Originally Posted by Dodge

The game can't go ahead with co-operation of security forces. You mightn't find any legislation but pats pushing the issue isn't really going to help them long term is it?

Never mattered in Derry!