League of Ireland in Europe 2016

**ger121** · 02/08/2016, 1:53 PM

How are ticket sales going for tonight's game?

I see SK is having a right go at Louth CC and local politicians about the lack of any decent stadia in the County.

Liked the part where they approached the Council about a stage for FAI Cup Homecoming and were told that "We'll supply the Electricity but you will need to organise the stage"

**White Horse** · 02/08/2016, 2:24 PM

Originally Posted by ger121

How are ticket sales going for tonight's game?

I see SK is having a right go at Louth CC and local politicians about the lack of any decent stadia in the County.

Liked the part where they approached the Council about a stage for FAI Cup Homecoming and were told that "We'll supply the Electricity but you will need to organise the stage"

The West Stand sold out yesterday. They were selling East Stand tickets in Oriel this morning. I haven't heard how many were sold.

The balance of the tickets are available for walk up support and neutrals tonight.

Stephen Kenny is quite right to have a go at the Council and local TDs. If it wasn't for Dundalk FC, the only thing Dundalk would be known for is as a hiding place for provos during the Troubles. Locals politicians have been of no help in any explanatory talks about funding a new stadium.

**legendz** · 02/08/2016, 2:42 PM

Originally Posted by White Horse

Stephen Kenny is quite right to have a go at the Council and local TDs. If it wasn't for Dundalk FC, the only thing Dundalk would be known for is as a hiding place for provos during the Troubles. Locals politicians have been of no help in any explanatory talks about funding a new stadium.

Kenny recalled how after Dundalk�s FAI Cup final win over Cork City in November, he wanted a stage erected in Market Square in the town.

He believed up to 20,000 supporters would turn up that night to cheer on his squad as they paraded the trophy.

But Kenny said: �We approached the council and were told they couldn�t provide a stage but they would provide the electricity.

�I actually thought that was a joke but they were actually serious that they would provide the electricity if we wanted to get our own stage.

�We actually ended up bringing the bus around the town but it was a sub-standard solution. It was a chance to get 20,000 people in Dundalk but there was no enthusiasm for that."

**Charlie Darwin** · 02/08/2016, 3:09 PM

I don't think Kenny is the best at estimating crowds. Not an uncommon trait in the LOI I suppose.

**ger121** · 02/08/2016, 6:30 PM

Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin

I don't think Kenny is the best at estimating crowds. Not an uncommon trait in the LOI I suppose.

Must be at least thousands on here that do that Charlie

**bennocelt** · 02/08/2016, 7:34 PM

shud have passed, ffs

**pineapple stu** · 02/08/2016, 7:44 PM

Well this is interesting now!

**Nah Nah Nah Nah** · 02/08/2016, 7:45 PM

Great goal

**bennocelt** · 02/08/2016, 7:46 PM

fantastic

**Mr A** · 02/08/2016, 7:46 PM

Ha. My stream had cut out so completely missed that!

**paul_oshea** · 02/08/2016, 7:50 PM

Serious header for the goal if he meant that keeper had absolutely no chance.

Be interesting if they can keep it like that till 70.

**DannyInvincible** · 02/08/2016, 7:51 PM

Super goal. Dundalk upped their pressing and the pressure paid off.

McEleney's been very good since he came on.

A few nervy moments but it's really there for the taking now. Good performance so far from Dundalk overall.

**patrickccfc** · 02/08/2016, 7:52 PM

This just got very interesting. Still the threat of the away goal of course, but if dundalk get the next goal, it could be a historic night for Irish football

**paul_oshea** · 02/08/2016, 8:03 PM

Pleb is on again, lets hope CD is right for once.

**TonyD** · 02/08/2016, 8:06 PM

Game on alright. Unfortunately Bate look well capable of upping it and scoring. Mixed feelings to be honest. On the one hand it would be great for an Irish team to take such a scalp, on the other hand I believe Dundalk stand to get 5 million for getting through. That could make them untouchable domestically.

**paul_oshea** · 02/08/2016, 8:11 PM

I don't think you have to worry on that front.

Its started slow which should suit Dundalk and reserve some energy.

If they could get at one of these lads and get him sent off they could do it.