Friday 20th Fixtures

**nigel-harps1954** · 22/10/2023, 7:03 PM

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

UCD v Cork feels like a First Division game in all but name

Cork are definitely staying up.

**pineapple stu** · 22/10/2023, 7:05 PM

On the basis of the First Division being worse than them?

Cos they're pretty bad.

It worked for us last season. But I think it helped we were on a run of form. Cork aren't.

**DCSIL** · 22/10/2023, 7:18 PM

Rovers 2 up, get the (Palestinian)Flags out

**nigel-harps1954** · 22/10/2023, 7:24 PM

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

On the basis of the First Division being worse than them?

Cos they're pretty bad.

It worked for us last season. But I think it helped we were on a run of form. Cork aren't.

I don't see any First Division side winning a playoff on current form. They've all outsh!t each other the last couple of months.

**DCWA** · 22/10/2023, 7:39 PM

Originally Posted by oriel

What's the general feeling about Higgins on foyleside BE? Looking like a season without a trophy and I think its fair to say clubs / fans not getting a return from the massive weekly budget, has to be 40k+

I personally think he could be in trouble next season if a title challenge is not launched early days, granted only 3 points behind as things stand but 2 more games played and Rovers will prob add to that gap tonight. I'd put Higgins in the 'coach more a manager' category (fwiw i'd prob have Vinny Perth in same bracket).

Just wondering what the local thoughts are on this season, as one FAI Cup is just ok in my book for a return over 2 seasons given the resources.

Split I’d say, you are right about return it’s probably what you would expect, the European games have saved him from serious criticism over the domestic performances, we are often crap to watch for the level of ability we have in the squad and can’t score.

I don’t think he is compared just against budget because there is clear memory of the job he done taking over the sh!tshow Devine had established (with exact same players, we were going down under Devine, got Europe under a part season with Higgins).

He is certain to get next season and always was, he is very tight with the owner and board but he will be under pressure next year a lot quicker I feel if performances don’t improve. The expectation next year is to win the league, that hasn’t actually been
the expectaction yet, despite having every chance this year.

**pineapple stu** · 22/10/2023, 7:41 PM

Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954

I don't see any First Division side winning a playoff on current form. They've all outsh!t each other the last couple of months.

Yeah, probably fair alright

If Coughlan turns up I think Waterford have a chance though. A fella on a goal a game and more has to give you a chance.

But I suppose the Cup meeting was a bit of a damp squib so...

**sbgawa** · 22/10/2023, 8:08 PM

4 nil now to rovers. Farrugia and Clarke on the wings destroying drogs. If they are fit next season it's a he'll of a start

**legendz** · 22/10/2023, 8:17 PM

Cork are currently on 30 points from 33 games. Waterford finished on 69 points from 36 games. Both are respectable points totals for their respective league table positions. Galway's return of 94 points makes Waterford look bad, though Waterford are in line with the points per game ratio of most First Division runners-up.

**ger121** · 22/10/2023, 8:19 PM

Originally Posted by sbgawa

4 nil now to rovers. Farrugia and Clarke on the wings destroying drogs. If they are fit next season it's a he'll of a start

That is the best starting XI for Rovers I can remember in a while. Knew Drogs were getting battered when I saw it.

**SeanDrog** · 22/10/2023, 8:24 PM

Originally Posted by ger121

That is the best starting XI for Rovers I can remember in a while. Knew Drogs were getting battered when I saw it.

And Drogs weakest side all season (one with nothing to play for too).

**ontheotherhand** · 22/10/2023, 8:47 PM

Originally Posted by ger121

That is the best starting XI for Rovers I can remember in a while. Knew Drogs were getting battered when I saw it.

Bar Byrne and Burke it's our strongest team in a long time. Shame Clarke got hurt.

**sbgawa** · 22/10/2023, 9:23 PM

Burke was suspended for tonight. Assume he will ome in for Towell with ronan finn playing instead of trevor Clarke if he is out injured.
A point Friday does it now. Glad I have my ticket