LoI Fixture 6-7 April

**seand** · 12/04/2018, 12:50 PM

More handbags on this thread than at the match. A little surprised JC got away with one match for entering the pitch and igniting the situation but then touchline bans mean feck all anyway.

**micls** · 12/04/2018, 12:52 PM

Originally Posted by gormacha

I dunno about that. I've seen a lot of Cork over many seasons and Beattie is always an asset, and without wishing to delve too far into discussions of your form as some will respond childishly, you looked like you could have done with the tenacity he brings, especially in the recent game against Dundalk.

I agree with you as do many fans. We could have done with Beattie the last couple of games, but Caulfield disagreed and he hasn't played since the dundalk game. So seems unlikely he would be starting.

Good thing we signed about 20 right backs in the off season, none of which who have actually played at right back yet....

Must be a chance for Colm Horgan to make the spot his own. Mccarthy has been poor there.

**micls** · 12/04/2018, 12:53 PM

Bans seem reasonable enough in our side. Would be interested to know what specifically caused Aborrah to get so long.

**sbgawa** · 12/04/2018, 1:49 PM

Given both managers got the same ban I'd say they were both charged and pleaded guilty of the same offence entering the field of play.

**NeverFeltBetter** · 12/04/2018, 2:24 PM

I thought Buckley would get a few games, but the bans seem reasonable enough to me. I'm sure the return fixture will be a testament to forgiveness and brotherly love.

**ArFella** · 12/04/2018, 2:35 PM

Originally Posted by NeverFeltBetter

I thought Buckley would get a few games, but the bans seem reasonable enough to me. I'm sure the return fixture will be a testament to forgiveness and brotherly love.

Well I'd agree that Cork is the Philadelphia of Ireland; Irritating fans, everyone hates them, not much history

**Dalymountrower** · 12/04/2018, 2:50 PM

Originally Posted by ArFella

Well I'd agree that Cork is the Philadelphia of Ireland; Irritating fans, everyone hates them, not much history

Except Philly was actually the capital at some point and it has fewer stars and bars wielding adherents.

**disgruntled** · 12/04/2018, 2:53 PM

Originally Posted by ArFella

Well I'd agree that Cork is the Philadelphia of Ireland; Irritating fans, everyone hates them, not much history

We love you too

**El-Pietro** · 12/04/2018, 3:12 PM

Originally Posted by ArFella

Well I'd agree that Cork is the Philadelphia of Ireland; Irritating fans, everyone hates them, not much history

You've done well here, both parts of this annoy me as these are the only two cities I have lived in during my adult life!

Philly is a great city with way more history than you are giving it credit for. Declaration of Independence was signed there, was capital of the States for 10 years, the Old City has a number of sites dedicated to the history of the US and the City/State (actually commonwealth but whatever).
Are you just a sad Patriots fan still upset that Tom Brady can't catch the ball? If you are, I hope you are looking forward to the NBA Eastern Conference Semi Finals.

EDIT: As it happens I would agree that the two cities have a lot in common, just not for the reasons you pointed out. We definitely both suffer from second city syndrome. Philly being 2 hours from D.C. and New York.

**Real ale Madrid** · 12/04/2018, 3:23 PM

Originally Posted by El-Pietro

Are you just a sad Patriots fan still upset that Tom Brady can't catch the ball? If you are, I hope you are looking forward to the NBA Eastern Conference Semi Finals.

Doubt the Celtics get past the Bucks there.

**oriel** · 12/04/2018, 3:24 PM

Originally Posted by micls

I agree with you as do many fans. We could have done with Beattie the last couple of games, but Caulfield disagreed and he hasn't played since the dundalk game. So seems unlikely he would be starting.

Good thing we signed about 20 right backs in the off season, none of which who have actually played at right back yet....

Must be a chance for Colm Horgan to make the spot his own. Mccarthy has been poor there.

That's quality, what about that Tobi guy that was signed from Sligo Feeder FC?

**El-Pietro** · 12/04/2018, 3:31 PM

Originally Posted by Real ale Madrid

Doubt the Celtics get past the Bucks there.

Good point. I've also thought of another way Cork and Philadelphia are similar. Lots of trophies.

**ArFella** · 12/04/2018, 3:44 PM

Originally Posted by El-Pietro

You've done well here, both parts of this annoy me as these are the only two cities I have lived in during my adult life!

Philly is a great city with way more history than you are giving it credit for. Declaration of Independence was signed there, was capital of the States for 10 years, the Old City has a number of sites dedicated to the history of the US and the City/State (actually commonwealth but whatever).
Are you just a sad Patriots fan still upset that Tom Brady can't catch the ball? If you are, I hope you are looking forward to the NBA Eastern Conference Semi Finals.

EDIT: As it happens I would agree that the two cities have a lot in common, just not for the reasons you pointed out. We definitely both suffer from second city syndrome. Philly being 2 hours from D.C. and New York.

Haha, tbf I was more referring to history in a sporting sense as it would be wildly inaccurate to dismiss Cork and Philly as cities without history, although admittedly the comparison only really works for Cork City FC and the Phillies & Eagles (3 titles in the last 40 years).

No thankfully I'm not a bandwagoner Pats fan, a 49ers fan hoping to profit from a rare Patriot mistake in letting Jimmy G go.

**El-Pietro** · 12/04/2018, 3:56 PM

Originally Posted by ArFella

Haha, tbf I was more referring to history in a sporting sense as it would be wildly inaccurate to dismiss Cork and Philly as cities without history, although admittedly the comparison only really works for Cork City FC and the Phillies & Eagles (3 titles in the last 40 years).

No thankfully I'm bandwagoner Pats fan, a 49ers fan hoping to profit from a rare Patriot mistake in letting Jimmy G go.

The Phillies might not win much but they have tonnes of history! First team in the world with 10,000 losses! Eagles are an old team too, just no Super Bowl until this year. They did win some pre Super Bowl championships.

Theres a great book on the history of the Phillies encapsulating just how horrible they have been for most of their existence. Its title is "Occasional Glory". Short periods of success surrounded by decades of being mediocre at best.

I arrived in Philly in the middle of a very dry spell. It had been 30+ years since any team had won a championship. Phillies finally won one a couple of years later. This year has been fun though. Sorry for going off topic.

Now back to your previously scheduled inter club bickering.

**Nesta99** · 12/04/2018, 3:57 PM

American football (and basketball) discussion??? MODS!!!!!!! HELP US!!!!!!

**Mr A** · 12/04/2018, 3:57 PM

Usually I would urge people to get back on topic but the US stuff is actually a big improvement.

**micls** · 12/04/2018, 4:06 PM

Originally Posted by oriel

That's quality, what about that Tobi guy that was signed from Sligo Feeder FC?

We signed Tobi and Colm Horgan. Then re-signed Beattie. Then we've got McCarthy and Jimmy who played there last season too. We sent Kavanagh on loan to waterford, another right back. On the other hand, we have 1 left back.

**Real ale Madrid** · 12/04/2018, 4:21 PM

We are going to need to assign a US Sports team to each league of Ireland club.

Seeing as we have been lumped with the Philadelphia Eagles i'll add the following.

Dundalk - New England Patriots - Lots of recent glory and EVERYBODY hates the manager/coach

Shamrock Rovers - Dallas Cowboys - America's Team / Ireland's Team but have won nothing in ages despite threatening to be good.
Derry City - Toronto Blue Jays - play in a league in a different country.
St. Patrick's Athletic - Oakland Raiders - Coach / manager has great hair.

**El-Pietro** · 12/04/2018, 4:30 PM

Originally Posted by Real ale Madrid

We are going to need to assign a US Sports team to each league of Ireland club.

Seeing as we have been lumped with the Philadelphia Eagles i'll add the following.

Dundalk - New England Patriots - Lots of recent glory and EVERYBODY hates the manager/coach

Shamrock Rovers - Dallas Cowboys - America's Team / Ireland's Team but have won nothing in ages despite threatening to be good.
Derry City - Toronto Blue Jays - play in a league in a different country.
St. Patrick's Athletic - Oakland Raiders - Coach / manager has great hair.

Bray can be literally any club from Florida. No one supports them and the weather is in theory supposed to be nice.

**Nesta99** · 12/04/2018, 4:31 PM

Originally Posted by Mr A

Usually I would urge people to get back on topic but the US stuff is actually a big improvement.

No way! Not just as the FAI disciplinary committee have just shown a blatant bias toward the champions and how John Caulfield gets obviously more favourable treatment than other managers. The ref must have been looking the other way when he submitted his report. Between penalties and kid gloves used with Caulfield its obvious that there is a Cork bias!! Rumour is the FAI are moving from Abbotstown to Cork as they too want to be immersed in that 'we are so honest we dont even tackle' bubble on Leeside. Next it'll be the Dublin media on the move......