League of Ireland in Europe 2016

**pineapple stu** · 21/07/2016, 9:36 PM

4-2 genk result

**ger121** · 21/07/2016, 9:41 PM

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

4-2 genk result

You were right. They did blow their best chance to win the tie

**nigel-harps1954** · 21/07/2016, 10:15 PM

Massive congrats to Cork. Huge result for them. The main positive to take from a Cork point of view is the cheap travel to Belgium. You can get return flights for close to 100 quid into Brussels these days. Should be able to take a decent away support with them, which will do no harm in a big stadium like Genk.

There's absolutely no reason that they can't go on and take the scalp of the Belgians next.

**TheOneWhoKnocks** · 21/07/2016, 10:21 PM

Cork City record v Swedish teams

P10 W4 D4 L2

**D24Saint** · 21/07/2016, 10:25 PM

Happy with our display tonight they were nothing special but after the season we have had I thought we gave it a good go !

**oriel** · 21/07/2016, 10:25 PM

Originally Posted by brendy_�ire

Thought that'd be a good idea myself, but possible issues with the ownership still, no?

Regarding prices, I think clubs generally tend to stick a fiver (or more) onto the price of European tickets. What are Pats and Dundalk charging, €20?

For adult tickets, Dundalk charged €25 into main stand and €20 for all other areas for the FH home match, this was an increase of €5 on each ticket price compared to a league game. They were limited to 3,200 tickets, as that's the seating capacity.

With regards to Oriel Pk re-development, the no brainer would be to plough the CL money into the ground, and use it to secure other loans, get grants in place, replace the pitch, install far more seating, build a stand if possible, but as mentioned many times, the owners need to get the lease in their name first. Its probable that the previous owner Matthews is holding out for a pay out, problem is, his price might go up now, but on the flip side (for him) no one else can buy it. It would be great to see some movement on this, as ground redevelopment would be the best option, but its far from straightforward.

Congratulations to Cork tonight, great achievement and no easy tie that, tough on Pats after the excellent away draw.

**legendz** · 21/07/2016, 10:29 PM

Congratulations to Cork. Good achievement to make Q3. It matches my expectation for the next best team from our league. Getting to the playoffs will be deserving of huge respect and more noteworthy but it's a big ask.

It's been a good European campaign so far for the league. We've lost only one team at each EL hurdle. If Cork are out at the next stage, Dundalk at the very least will still be there.

**Ezeikial** · 21/07/2016, 10:53 PM

Originally Posted by oriel

Its probable that the previous owner Matthews is holding out for a pay out, problem is, his price might go up now, but on the flip side (for him) no one else can buy it. It would be great to see some movement on this, as ground redevelopment would be the best option, but its far from straightforward.

There is no doubt about it - he has been consistent in looking to sell his interest in the lease since negotiations first started back in 2010/2011

**WoodquayBoy** · 21/07/2016, 11:02 PM

Massive congrats to City; and commiserations to Pats. It's been 25 years since my club played in Europe so I envy you your jaunts. Maybe 2018 for us, maybe 2018 . . .

**SPXcyan** · 21/07/2016, 11:06 PM

Does that mean Cork have earned about 800k for getting through two rounds? Including the probable knockout money?

Fantastic result anyway, had good craic with my Swedish friend over that result haha

**nigel-harps1954** · 21/07/2016, 11:11 PM

Originally Posted by WoodquayBoy

Massive congrats to City; and commiserations to Pats. It's been 25 years since my club played in Europe so I envy you your jaunts. Maybe 2018 for us, maybe 2018 . . .

Sure Galway is basically in Europe in 2020.

Originally Posted by SPXcyan

Does that mean Cork have earned about 800k for getting through two rounds? Including the probable knockout money?

Fantastic result anyway, had good craic with my Swedish friend over that result haha

€630,000 as far as I can make out.

**ger121** · 21/07/2016, 11:20 PM

So by my reckoning, that's €2.5 million in prize money LOI sides haves earned in Europe so far. Or about 20 odd League titles in FAI money or indeed JDs salary for about 7/8 years. Depends on your point of view really.

**WoodquayBoy** · 21/07/2016, 11:20 PM

Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954

Sure Galway is basically in Europe in 2020

Surely a man of your intelligence wasn't sucked in by that joke shop? Just another 'aren't we mighty altogether, now what's the next bandwagon' campaign

**nigel-harps1954** · 21/07/2016, 11:28 PM

Originally Posted by WoodquayBoy

Surely a man of your intelligence wasn't sucked in by that joke shop? Just another 'aren't we mighty altogether, now what's the next bandwagon' campaign

Don't make me blush with statements like that.

**Charlie Darwin** · 21/07/2016, 11:38 PM

Well played, Cork, hard luck junkies. Two best teams in the country by a mile leading the way. Very jealous.

**CraftyToePoke** · 22/07/2016, 12:00 AM

Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin

hard luck junkies.

Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin

Very jealous.

But so magnanimous also

to give you your dues.

**Colbert Report** · 22/07/2016, 12:08 AM

Could someone please provide the figures as towards how much each club has earned in prize money so far and how much Cork and Dundalk could expect to win if they go through again? Thanks.

**The Donie Forde** · 22/07/2016, 12:10 AM

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

No, he scored twice for us against Cork (though not three as I said). That was his last game for us, so I presume Cork v Sligo was his next fixture.

Sorry, you're correct - he got 2 for UCD, and then 1 the following game when he had signed for Sligo.

**Charlie Darwin** · 22/07/2016, 12:12 AM

Originally Posted by CraftyToePoke

But so magnanimous also

to give you your dues.

I assure you my concern for the junkies is purely rooted in social justice.

**nigel-harps1954** · 22/07/2016, 1:00 AM

Originally Posted by Colbert Report

Could someone please provide the figures as towards how much each club has earned in prize money so far and how much Cork and Dundalk could expect to win if they go through again? Thanks.

As far as I can see, so far: (Based on 2015-16 figures)

Shamrock Rovers: Beaten in Rd 1 Europa League: €200,000
St Patrick's Athletic: Beaten in Rd 2 Europa League: €410,000

Cork City: Through to Rd 3. If beaten, €630,000. If they progress to the play-off round, guaranteed €860,000, with an extra €2.6m should they make group stages giving a total in that case of €3.46m

Dundalk: €900,000 for reaching Rd 3 Qualifiers in Champions League. If beaten by BATE Borisov, they'll bank €230,000 extra minimum for the Europa League play-off round, giving a total of €1.13m. A win against BATE however, is worth €3m on top of the previous €900k in CL money alone and straight into EL group stage which banks an extra €2.4m. So, one more Champions League win for Dundalk is worth €6.3 million by my count. Two more wins is worth €12.9 million.

I stand to be corrected on any of the above.