Games weekend 15th/17th July

**atfconline** · 17/07/2022, 2:09 PM

Originally Posted by Olander

Is there any indication on whether Dermot Lennon has taken over Athlone Town fully, or is he still an interim manager?

There was talk of Kilduff and Sheppard taking over, but that seems to have died on the vine.

Not even listed as the interim manager anymore, Gordon Brett has been listed for the past few games. But by all accounts, it's Lennon still in charge. Club Twitter account were on about naming a housing estate after him last night, with his 2nd win in 14 games.

**Jack B** · 17/07/2022, 3:16 PM

Originally Posted by oriel

So what's the difference with that and the deflected goal that Doyle took credit from in some sources, both were essentially OG's. You could argue Pats had more chances to win it, but probably the best opportunity to win it was that unbelievable miss by Kelly's header with minutes to go, and not long after Tunde missed the other end.

Thought in the end 1-1 was a fair enough outcome, but the draw definitely better for us in the race for euro spots, plus we have Pats at home, and Derry still twice to play.

Apparently the linesman had his flag up for Kelly's would-be header anyway.

**Martinho II** · 17/07/2022, 5:31 PM

I think personally Gary Cronin has lost the run of himself and its time for him to go. I know certain people will disagree but I am just fed up of the football we are playing under his stewardship. Some questionable substitutions and some awful defending contributed to our loss. Think all the momentum is with Treaty. An awful lot of anger and dejection in our club at present going out the gate last nite. Athlone were superb especially their GK!

**pineapple stu** · 17/07/2022, 5:48 PM

UCD and Harps beating Sligo and Derry at halftime bizarrely.

I'm sure that'll be rectified in the second half

**TonyD** · 17/07/2022, 5:54 PM

Originally Posted by oriel

So what's the difference with that and the deflected goal that Doyle took credit from in some sources, both were essentially OG's. You could argue Pats had more chances to win it, but probably the best opportunity to win it was that unbelievable miss by Kelly's header with minutes to go, and not long after Tunde missed the other end.

Thought in the end 1-1 was a fair enough outcome, but the draw definitely better for us in the race for euro spots, plus we have Pats at home, and Derry still twice to play.

Doyle’s shot was heading in anyway, it was already past the keeper, whereas I think Anyang had the shot covered before it deflected. Plus it was a howler of a bad pass from Adam O’Reilly to give the ball away in the first place. I agree Kelly’s miss was probably the worst of the night, he really should have buried it. Wasn’t impressed by the new lad Serge in the build up to Kelly’s chance, he seemed to make a very half assed effort to get tow the ball. Tunde and Mark Doyle probably should have done better with their chances looking back at the highlights. Happy enough with our performance really, though I’d like to se us be more clinical.

**The Bowler** · 17/07/2022, 5:56 PM

Students ahead against the run of play, but those damn Harps also ahead. Massive 2nd half coming up in both games

**Nesta99** · 17/07/2022, 6:01 PM

Potentially good results for Dundalk as well as the sides winning. I dont think the scores will stay the same but if they do the draw with Pats turns more to being a better result.

**D24Saint** · 17/07/2022, 6:03 PM

Originally Posted by The Bowler

Students ahead against the run of play, but those damn Harps also ahead. Massive 2nd half coming up in both games

Journos are loving this , European Hangover will be their main theme if it stays like this.

**The Bowler** · 17/07/2022, 6:54 PM

3 massive points for the students. Yoro to Bolton may save our season. Harps hanging on for a draw with minutes left. The season will still boil down to the head to head games with Harps, but we looked OK tonight, and improved performance.

**SeanDrog** · 17/07/2022, 6:57 PM

Originally Posted by The Bowler

3 massive points for the students. Yoro to Bolton may save our season. Harps hanging on for a draw with minutes left. The season will still boil down to the head to head games with Harps, but we looked OK tonight, and improved performance.

Harps 1-2 Derry

**The Bowler** · 17/07/2022, 6:58 PM

Get in there Derry

**pineapple stu** · 17/07/2022, 6:59 PM

Sweet!

Losing the playoff here we come!

Sounds like Sligo had most of the chances and hit the woodwork twice. Could well have lost if McGinty had played

**D24Saint** · 17/07/2022, 7:02 PM

Originally Posted by SeanDrog

Harps 1-2 Derry

Have to feel for Harps folk.

**SeanDrog** · 17/07/2022, 7:03 PM

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

Sweet!

Losing the playoff here we come!

Sounds like Sligo had most of the chances and hit the woodwork twice. Could well have lost if McGinty had played

Those results give UCD a real shot in the arm.

**joey B** · 17/07/2022, 7:06 PM

Got what we deserved there,utter garbage as usual ….

**Candystripe** · 17/07/2022, 7:20 PM

Originally Posted by joey B

Got what we deserved there,utter garbage as usual ….

1st half Derry were the better team, the 2nd half it was like Liverpool v Man utd last season. Haven't watched a team dominating a game like Derry did since then.

**Jd2793** · 17/07/2022, 8:02 PM

At what stage do harps wake up and get rid of ollie. He is finished.

**D24Saint** · 17/07/2022, 8:08 PM

Originally Posted by Jd2793

At what stage do harps wake up and get rid of ollie. He is finished.

A gentleman to talk to but seems to have run out of ideas. There has be a young coach in them parts that wants a shot.

**nigel-harps1954** · 17/07/2022, 8:14 PM

Absolutely criminal subs from Ollie today. No idea what they were at. He's totally lost it, and has lost quite a lot of the fanbase too. We're going down this year, whether automatically or through playoff it doesn't matter.