League of Ireland in Europe 2016

**patrickccfc** · 09/07/2016, 10:07 PM

Bk Hacken had a 4-2 win at home to Hammarby today. Up to 6th in the league now with their 6th victory. But they have also lost 6. Nonetheless, should be a difficult game on Thursday, again, an away goal is imperative of course.

**White Horse** · 09/07/2016, 10:43 PM

Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954

FH conceded a 90th minute equaliser in a 2-2 draw at home to ten man Vikingur Reyjavik in the league today ahead of their CL game against Dundalk. They're still 2 points clear, albeit with a game extra played over Fjolnir in the Icelandic league, still though only one loss in 10 games. Should provide stiff competition against Dundalk.

Longford provided stiff competition for Dundalk.

**pineapple stu** · 12/07/2016, 7:08 PM

Celtic 1-0 down in Gibraltar after 50 minutes!

Did not see that coming. Don't know what's happened with the Gibraltar clubs this season

**White Horse** · 12/07/2016, 7:41 PM

That pitch in Gibraltar! Makes Oriel Park look fantastic.

**Mr A** · 12/07/2016, 7:51 PM

Hahaha. Some laugh that Celtic managed to lose that game, and on the 12th of July as well.

**disgruntled** · 12/07/2016, 7:52 PM

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

Celtic 1-0 down in Gibraltar after 50 minutes!

Did not see that coming. Don't know what's happened with the Gibraltar clubs this season

Ended 1-0.
Shocking result for Celtic but they should still make it through.

**ger121** · 12/07/2016, 8:16 PM

So nothing for the co-efficient then?

**Nesta99** · 13/07/2016, 2:53 AM

TNS had a useful clean sheet draw at home to Apoel tonight too. I am a bloody wreck over this FH tie and the possibilities. Greater the hopes the greater the disappointment. I almost wish I supported nobody including the national side and always enjoy football as a curious neutral!!

**Charlie Darwin** · 13/07/2016, 3:07 AM

Originally Posted by Nesta99

TNS had a useful clean sheet draw at home to Apoel tonight too. I am a bloody wreck over this FH tie and the possibilities. Greater the hopes the greater the disappointment. I almost wish I supported nobody including the national side and always enjoy football as a curious neutral!!

Shame you didn't get an easier draw like Celtic.

**pineapple stu** · 13/07/2016, 7:55 AM

I think a big equalising factor in Gibraltar was the awful pitch though.

Oh wait. Never mind...

**wonder88** · 13/07/2016, 10:55 AM

Wishing Dundalk well, this is a great opportunity for them. I take it that the game is a sellout. Crowds at loI games has fallen recently and a good european run by Dundalk/Cork could benefit the whole league.
Clubs from Wales always perform well in europe especially when one considers that they are out of season.

**White Horse** · 13/07/2016, 11:41 AM

Originally Posted by wonder88

Wishing Dundalk well, this is a great opportunity for them. I take it that the game is a sellout. Crowds at loI games has fallen recently and a good european run by Dundalk/Cork could benefit the whole league.
Clubs from Wales always perform well in europe especially when one considers that they are out of season.

The game is sold out. Pity it isn't on TV. A Champions League game against quality opposition in a sold out ground is the type of advertisement the league needs.

RTE will soon revert to televising mid table clashed in an empty group. No wonder causal football fans think the league is dead.

**ger121** · 13/07/2016, 1:01 PM

Any predictions for tonight. I hope they can win but think it could be 1-1. Having said that, Dundalk have been very good away from home in Europe under Kenny, so could see them score over there so 1-1 wouldn't be the end of the world.

**White Horse** · 13/07/2016, 1:02 PM

The day the LOI Champions represent the league in the Champions League is always a good time to promote the LOI.

The Herald in Dublin run a front page story involving the league.

Sixteen people were arrested following a massive pre-arranged brawl between up to 100 thugs on a south Dublin street. The fight, which was arranged on social media, took place in Ballinteer.

Smoke bombs, fireworks and flares were used as missiles during the violence. The pitched battle - which allegedly involved some supporters of one League of Ireland soccer club as well as Belfast's Linfield FC - took place in Ballinteer at 7.30pm on Saturday.

http://www.herald.ie/news/16-thugs-h...-34878852.html

**Nesta99** · 13/07/2016, 1:52 PM

Ah the auld Herald 'alleged' line! They were happy enough to mention Linfield so why not the LoI club....

In a way i'm happy not to be overloaded with coverage, build expectation 'n all. Im feeling perfectly calm right now ignoring tonight's game (a beer to settle the nerves later is the plan)?!?!?!

**Charlie Darwin** · 13/07/2016, 2:38 PM

I'd say it's very possible no Linfield fans were involved. The Gards have leaked it for a reason - god knows why. Presumably because the AI championship is coming up and they don't want to miss out on the GAA to patrol around Tallaght.

**gufcfan** · 13/07/2016, 3:18 PM

The fact that up to 100 thugs were involved determined ...

Originally Posted by White Horse

which allegedly involved some supporters of one League of Ireland soccer clubl

... that was a lie.

**nr637** · 13/07/2016, 3:19 PM

Originally Posted by White Horse

The game is sold out. Pity it isn't on TV. A Champions League game against quality opposition in a sold out ground is the type of advertisement the league needs.

RTE will soon revert to televising mid table clashed in an empty group. No wonder causal football fans think the league is dead.

That's only an all seated sold out, I guess. So that at it's current capacity of about 4,500, that means around a 3,000 attendance all seated.

**paul_oshea** · 13/07/2016, 3:33 PM

Why wouldn't RTE just show one less LOI game if its about capacity, this is bound to draw more neutrals and non-LOI fans, as its representing the league/country.

Whats there showing on a summer evening of a wednesday anyway! It's a pity none of these "new" channels don't step up and spot the gap.