2018 Televised Games

**ToberonaTornado** · 21/05/2018, 3:37 PM

**nr637** · 24/05/2018, 8:40 AM

What is it with RTE & Eir Sport!

Eir announce the TV coverage of Shams vs Dundalk in June as if it was the next weekly match while as most followers know they haven't shown a match on TV since mid April!

And the Champions played in Limerick on Monday night and the Sports reports on Tuesday mention the results while interviewing the runners-up about their win over Waterford. And then on the Wednesday they interview St. Pats after their defeat to Shams 3-0, while both teams are mid-table.

Do they realise who won the double last year and are challenging with the Dalk for the league title again!

Even the reporters doing the piece on radio must be aware they are talking to teams who are not in challenging positions and must ask why1

We all know RTE struggle to venture out from the comfort of Dublin 4, but now they are not even bothered to interview the teams challenging for the title!

**White Horse** · 24/05/2018, 9:26 AM

Most neutrals would view Dundalk V Waterford and as bigger game than Cork V Limerick, certainly in relation to the top spots in the division

The respective finishing places of the teams last season is not very relevant.

**Ezeikial** · 24/05/2018, 9:53 AM

Originally Posted by nr637

Do they realise who won the double last year and are challenging with the Dalk for the league title again!

Does it count that they did an interview recently with Sean Maguire?

**sbgawa** · 24/05/2018, 9:57 AM

Sean Maguire the ex Dundalk and Cork player hardly counts

Its a conspiracy against Cork and that's the end of it Bhoy

**El-Pietro** · 24/05/2018, 10:56 AM

Originally Posted by sbgawa

Sean Maguire the ex Dundalk and Cork player hardly counts

Its a conspiracy against Cork and that's the end of it Bhoy

Obsessed...

**sbgawa** · 24/05/2018, 11:32 AM

only kidding you.
I'll be cheering for you on Friday!

**a.a.d** · 24/05/2018, 3:38 PM

Jaysus they spent the last three months of last season following Cork around waiting for them to win the league�� and not one game was in Dublin 4

**Charlie Darwin** · 24/05/2018, 7:04 PM

Originally Posted by nr637

What is it with RTE & Eir Sport!

Eir announce the TV coverage of Shams vs Dundalk in June as if it was the next weekly match while as most followers know they haven't shown a match on TV since mid April!

And the Champions played in Limerick on Monday night and the Sports reports on Tuesday mention the results while interviewing the runners-up about their win over Waterford. And then on the Wednesday they interview St. Pats after their defeat to Shams 3-0, while both teams are mid-table.

Do they realise who won the double last year and are challenging with the Dalk for the league title again!

Even the reporters doing the piece on radio must be aware they are talking to teams who are not in challenging positions and must ask why1

We all know RTE struggle to venture out from the comfort of Dublin 4, but now they are not even bothered to interview the teams challenging for the title!

I'd be fully in favour of never showing any games involving Dublin teams if it meant Cork people would shut up about it.

**nigel-harps1954** · 14/06/2018, 12:10 PM

Dundalk v Cork live on 29th June on RTE Two.

**ArFella** · 14/06/2018, 12:27 PM

Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954

Dundalk v Cork live on 29th June on RTE Two.

This is great because it is on rest day between the last group games and the first knockout round, people will be looking to get their football fix and up pops the LOI's 2 best teams in a top of the table clash, could pull in a substantial number of barstool viewers, so let's pray for a good game and more recognition for the League!

**micls** · 14/06/2018, 2:20 PM

They don't tend to be great games for a neutral, but happy it's on so I can watch it anyway!

**nr637** · 15/06/2018, 9:04 AM

Most Cork fans who were thinking of travelling will be delighted this game is on TV rather than having to experience again the lovely facilities at Oriel Park!

Thank you RTE!

**Ezeikial** · 16/06/2018, 9:29 AM

Originally Posted by nr637

Most Cork fans who were thinking of travelling will be delighted this game is on TV rather than having to experience again the lovely facilities at Oriel Park!

Thank you RTE!

Less Cork fans in the ground means less support for the team so maybe almost everyone (Cork City team excluded) will be pleased by this. It is interesting to reflect on how John Caulfield made repeated references to the atmosphere having a negative impact on them after the last defeat in Oriel Park

**micls** · 16/06/2018, 9:50 AM

Given the away end and lack of a roof, you can't be heard on the pitch anyway, regardless of how many are there. Can't imagine it having an impact.

**ToberonaTornado** · 16/06/2018, 10:03 AM

Originally Posted by micls

Given the away end and lack of a roof, you can't be heard on the pitch anyway, regardless of how many are there. Can't imagine it having an impact.

Players see it.Gaffer sees it.
Big factor imo

**DFCForever** · 16/06/2018, 10:06 AM

Originally Posted by micls

Given the away end and lack of a roof, you can't be heard on the pitch anyway, regardless of how many are there. Can't imagine it having an impact.

Whenever there's a big away crowd in Oriel, Rovers for example normally bring a fair few, I can hear it in the main stand. I can't see why it wouldn't be heard on the pitch.

**micls** · 16/06/2018, 10:42 AM

Originally Posted by ToberonaTornado

Players see it.Gaffer sees it.
Big factor imo

I really don't think it is. You're talking about the difference of a few hundred fans, who you can't even hear. During the game, you're not exactly looking over much, it's generally the noise and vocal support that can make the difference in games imo.

I'm sure the players would of course be happy to see a big crowd, but they're professionals and they'll know the reasons. I can't see it having an impact.

Our crowd certainly doesn't or wouldn't impact the atmosphere of the dundalk fans, as implied above. I was in the stand the last game, and you couldnt even hear our fans from there, even though I could see they were singing.

The atmosphere of the home fans is definitely a factor and a large part of home advantage. We need to react better to it this game. And ideally, the players should turn up this time! Hopefully they'll feel they have a point to prove.

Big call on who starts in midfield now for Caulfield.

**ToberonaTornado** · 16/06/2018, 10:58 AM

Originally Posted by micls

I really don't think it is. You're talking about the difference of a few hundred fans, who you can't even hear. During the game, you're not exactly looking over much, it's generally the noise and vocal support that can make the difference in games imo.

I'm sure the players would of course be happy to see a big crowd, but they're professionals and they'll know the reasons. I can't see it having an impact.

Our crowd certainly doesn't or wouldn't impact the atmosphere of the dundalk fans, as implied above. I was in the stand the last game, and you couldnt even hear our fans from there, even though I could see they were singing.

The atmosphere of the home fans is definitely a factor and a large part of home advantage. We need to react better to it this game. And ideally, the players should turn up this time! Hopefully they'll feel they have a point to prove.

Big call on who starts in midfield now for Caulfield.

OK..i see supporting a bit differently from you it seems.
Heard or not,support is huge for the players.They know.

**Nesta99** · 16/06/2018, 11:14 AM

Sports bar in London the last Cork V Dundalk match on TV. With so many other sports on including GAA they stick up what TVs are showing what in advance to prevent any hassle - they didnt expect the hassle they got from Cork lads that also arrived in for the game as they 'quietly' informed the staff who were LoI champions......