FAI Cup 2017

**sbgawa** · 14/08/2017, 2:32 PM

Originally Posted by PartySaint

Yeah Rovers might even manage to win it this year

Well we are the cup specialists

Just for that now i'll be watching out for Pats away to either Dundalk or Cork, I'd say us but I'm hoping for a home draw against Cabo.

**oriel** · 14/08/2017, 3:44 PM

Originally Posted by brendy_éire

Interesting that you'd rate that as the best this season.
It was a vastly improved performance from Dundalk compared to our earlier games this season. I think 4-0 was a little bit harsh on us, but when you defend like that, you can't complain too much.
I thought we were poor overall, Rogers had little bother him. It's not helped when we play midfielders at full back, but with our small squad, we have to deal with it.

You'd have to wonder why Dundalk haven't playing like that all season. There's real quality in that squad.
We've them at home next Sunday now, it'll be intriguing to see how that goes.

Wee side note, loads of gardaí in and around the ground, more than earlier this season. Seemed a bit over the top. They even had dogs with them, though one was sleeping, which gave us a chuckle.

It was probably the most consistent 90 mins from Dundalk all season, both first half performances v Rosenborg were excellent, but yesterday was excellent from start to finish. Fair point on why Dundalk didn't show that all season, seems like our season only kick started in June and after the break.

Absolutely no need for Garda with dogs, thought that the minute I saw it, totally OTT, and the Derry visit is one of the few where away fans mingle freely in both club bars.

Final note, thought very nice touch from the match programme guys, they had Ryan McBride and Mark Farron names in the squad page in bold.

**gufc2000** · 14/08/2017, 6:27 PM

Second Round Draw

Shelbourne vs Shamrock Rovers
Bangor Celtic vs Longford Town
St. Patrick's Athletic vs Galway United
Cork City vs Athlone Town
Limerick vs Finn Harps
Bluebell Utd vs Cabinteely
Drogheda Utd vs Cobh Wanderers
Crumlin Utd vs Dundalk

**nigel-harps1954** · 14/08/2017, 6:29 PM

Sh!te draw for us.

**TonyD** · 14/08/2017, 6:37 PM

Originally Posted by gufc2000

Second Round Draw

Shelbourne vs Shamrock Rovers
Bangor Celtic vs Longford Town
St. Patrick's Athletic vs Galway United
Cork City vs Athlone Town
Limerick vs Finn Harps
Bluebell Utd vs Cabinteely
Drogheda Utd vs Cobh Wanderers
Crumlin Utd vs Dundalk

Could have been better, could have been worse for Pats. Home draw is good news.

**patrickccfc** · 14/08/2017, 6:54 PM

Nice to get a draw where your favourite to progress anyway.

**NeverFeltBetter** · 14/08/2017, 7:01 PM

I'll take it. Two First Division/non-league teams in the next round guaranteed too.

**sbgawa** · 14/08/2017, 7:02 PM

What's the capacity in tolka these days.

**placid casual** · 14/08/2017, 7:17 PM

Will the shels fans continue their self imposed boycott for this game game I wonder.
It should be a good reminder to Rovers how far theyve come since plying their trade in Tolka , and an example to shels fans of whats possible if you just flat refuse to let your club die.

I'm told the Riverside stand is condemned and now closed. is this true shels fan/s ?

**Dalymountrower** · 14/08/2017, 8:24 PM

The whole ground bar the lego stand is a personal injury claim waiting to happen Ballybough end is closed for a few years now.Was in the Riverside last season and it was full of sharp rusting seat frames, would be madness to let any decent sized crowd into the ground.Sad to see.
They should probably play it in their new home.

**total hoofball** · 14/08/2017, 8:27 PM

Section of Shels fans at least 100-150 are not attending all home games where any percentage of gate receipts are going to the club under the BOM without full & transparent answers to the Dalymount relocation, the facts that gate receipts for the cup are split 60/40 won't see any change in this boycott Neither side BOM / fans are blinking on this dispute.

Central part of the Riverside can still be used

**sbgawa** · 14/08/2017, 8:53 PM

Maybe they might reverse the fixture 😀

**sbgawa** · 14/08/2017, 10:52 PM

Did I fall asleep or did they not show the rovers match

**Charlie Darwin** · 15/08/2017, 12:10 AM

They only showed Bohs from the Friday games I think. A bit mental.

**Longfordian** · 15/08/2017, 7:24 AM

Did they show us and Sligo? I'll tune in on the player later on if they did.

**nigel-harps1954** · 15/08/2017, 7:36 AM

Originally Posted by Longfordian

Did they show us and Sligo? I'll tune in on the player later on if they did.

They are, and they are definitely worth watching for more true #greatestleagueintheworld antics.

Listen out for the lads obviously standing right below the camera, especially each time Sligo score.

**patrickccfc** · 15/08/2017, 8:59 AM

Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954

Listen out for the lads obviously standing right below the camera, especially each time Sligo score.

Ha that was funny alright. Could that not have been edited out?

**bluewhitearmy** · 15/08/2017, 10:23 AM

Awful draw for us getting knocked out at home to Harps is a horrible way to go.

**disgruntled** · 15/08/2017, 10:55 AM

Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954

Sh!te draw for us.

But one you can win.

**NeverFeltBetter** · 15/08/2017, 3:08 PM

Two lengthy trips for Harps down to us within a few days of each other is hard certainly, but just the luck of the draw. Both teams will be a bit more focused on the league clash obviously, but last 8 of the cup nothing to throw a youth team at.