Callum O'Dowda M Cardiff b.1995

[Eminence Grise]

Noah (who I assume play a male and a female in each position).

Only under floods, Stu.

[pineapple stu]

This might one of those things everyone knows - but just in case, they're called Noah cos the Ark found land in Armenia in the end (allegedly of course). So the Noah isn't just a random linguistic coincidence

(Or technically it traditionally landed on Mount Ararat, which is a national symbol of Armenia possibly in part because it's largely in Turkey, and they rather hate each other. So I'd say FC Noah is a surprisingly politically-charged name)

[Eirambler]

Had a look on Google maps and no part of that mountain is in Armenia. The very best they have in Armenia is a nice view of it. Interesting that they still deem it important enough to go naming a football team after it.

[pineapple stu]

Several clubs - there's Ararat Yerevan too (who hammered Cork Celtic in the 74/75 European Cup), and also Ararat-Armenia. FC Urartu are named after an old Armenian kingdom which contained Ararat (vaguely comparable to how Dundalk's ground is called Oriel Park)

I think it was historically part of Armenia but they lost it in 1921, part of the aftermath of the Armenian Genocide, the fall of the Ottoman Empire and the establishment of the USSR

[Fixer82]

Just watch highlights. Standard of both teams was pretty poor I thought.

[Razors left peg]

Just watch highlights. Standard of both teams was pretty poor I thought.

In a July Champions League early round qualifier between Armenian and Hungarian clubs Id be surprised if the standard was good

[Fixer82]

In a July Champions League early round qualifier between Armenian and Hungarian clubs Id be surprised if the standard was good

True but I wish O'Dowda was playing at a higher standard than what you might see in the Phoenix Park of a Sunday

[Razors left peg]

True but I wish O'Dowda was playing at a higher standard than what you might see in the Phoenix Park of a Sunday

Its O'Dowda, if it was Ferguson Id probably be more bothered by it

[John83]

Scored for them in a 2-1 win away to Noah (who I assume play a male and a female in each position). Got the equalizer.

In the famed 2-2-2-2-2 formation.

[seanfhear]

In the famed 2-2-2-2-2 formation.

Don't mess with my Two-Two ! !

[SkStu]

He is one round away from playing in the Champions League, lads. Himself and Keane.

[Razors left peg]

He is one round away from playing in the Champions League, lads. Himself and Keane.

That Robbie lad might be a decent manager

[pineapple stu]

Qarabag not the toughest of ties to have at this stage of things either

[tetsujin1979]

Qarabag not the toughest of ties to have at this stage of things either

Not saying there isn't tougher teams in the play off round, but I wouldn't dismiss Qarabag, they have a good record in European competition in recent years