Matches Friday 29th March to Monday April 1st

**SwanVsDalton** · 30/03/2024, 6:44 PM

Originally Posted by WoodquayBoy

Our goal came from a lumped route-one ball from Mark Connolly that was cut out and played back up the pitch, so I would not be throwing any stones in that greenhouse of yours just yet. As you said, we had 2 shots on target, ye had one (that was blocked by Walsh late in the game). Maybe we deserve a little bit more credit

Put your dukes down hi. I said we played muck football and didn't have a shot on target. My comment was exclusively about our dreadful defending and nothing to do with how Galway went about their business. Fair play to yis, great win, but you understand as a Derry fan that's not at the forefront of my mind at 9.45pm last night.

**Kingswood Rover** · 30/03/2024, 7:21 PM

So in the quiet afterglow of a great win for us and tbh i was nervous enough before the match about the outcome. Given the media commentary regarding Matchday income last night and it being in excess/comparative of Prizemoney for winning the cup/league and the possibility of 3/4 more 10 k crowds along with regular enough 6/7/8K ers thrown in the mix r we heading to a Rosenberg type dominance of the League. Is that healthy??? For me i think its so important that we now get counterbalance asap with Bohs being the obvious club. That pending new stadium being completed as soon as possible with the increased income stream and the massive potential that the club has then to grow can only help our league. Last night Bohs i would think could of brought another 1500 fans so the potential for this fixture still has a way to go and i think if Bohs have a 10 k stadium they would similarly easily put 9k of their fans and a 1k of ours.

**D24Saint** · 31/03/2024, 12:44 PM

Originally Posted by TonyD

Yeah we were really poor. Agree about Jamie Lennon, really had an off night. Kian Leavy seems to start every game flying and then tails off, he still looked our most creative player last night. We were hanging on to get that point in the end, and I honestly thought Drogheda were going to score. Big improvement needed on Monday, especially with Sligo going so well, and as for next Friday against the other Rovers, I dread to think ......

I’ve been a bit shocked at how flat we have been this season. After the cup win last season I thought we would kick on and at least make an attempt at the title. It’s two tough games next week and it’s hard to see us pick up two wins.

**sbgawa** · 31/03/2024, 2:18 PM

Originally Posted by Kingswood Rover

So in the quiet afterglow of a great win for us and tbh i was nervous enough before the match about the outcome. Given the media commentary regarding Matchday income last night and it being in excess/comparative of Prizemoney for winning the cup/league and the possibility of 3/4 more 10 k crowds along with regular enough 6/7/8K ers thrown in the mix r we heading to a Rosenberg type dominance of the League. Is that healthy??? For me i think its so important that we now get counterbalance asap with Bohs being the obvious club. That pending new stadium being completed as soon as possible with the increased income stream and the massive potential that the club has then to grow can only help our league. Last night Bohs i would think could of brought another 1500 fans so the potential for this fixture still has a way to go and i think if Bohs have a 10 k stadium they would similarly easily put 9k of their fans and a 1k of ours.

Ehhh we are 10 points behind and the figs circulating look very high for matchday income. 5000 season tickets means we sold 5000 others @15 avg = 75k. I don't think the chip vans paid 50k to sell chips. I'd love a rosenberg scenario BTW but we are miles off that yet

**brendy_éire** · 31/03/2024, 2:49 PM

Originally Posted by SwanVsDalton

Higgins might have liquidated whatever remaining credit he had in the bank with that muck tonight. Disgraceful showing.

Friday night was a like a flick being switched. I've been fairly sick of our style of play for a while, but the crowd's patience went on Friday night. Boos at HT and FT. The ground was pretty empty come FT. Only a goal down, but we all knew there was no chance we were scoring.
Went out for a few pints after, the chat with other fans was bordering on toxic.
If we're going to be as boring as that, we need to be winning.

Higgins is in bother, but he seems to have realised it, going by his interviews this weekend.

On Galway, fair play to them. We all knew how they would approach the game, and truth be told, should probably have won by a greater margin. They should be fine this year to stay up.

**outspoken** · 31/03/2024, 4:25 PM

Originally Posted by brendy_éire

Friday night was a like a flick being switched. I've been fairly sick of our style of play for a while, but the crowd's patience went on Friday night. Boos at HT and FT. The ground was pretty empty come FT. Only a goal down, but we all knew there was no chance we were scoring.
Went out for a few pints after, the chat with other fans was bordering on toxic.
If we're going to be as boring as that, we need to be winning.

Higgins is in bother, but he seems to have realised it, going by his interviews this weekend.

On Galway, fair play to them. We all knew how they would approach the game, and truth be told, should probably have won by a greater margin. They should be fine this year to stay up.

What did higgins say in interviews?

**nigel-harps1954** · 31/03/2024, 4:56 PM

Originally Posted by brendy_éire

Friday night was a like a flick being switched. I've been fairly sick of our style of play for a while, but the crowd's patience went on Friday night. Boos at HT and FT. The ground was pretty empty come FT. Only a goal down, but we all knew there was no chance we were scoring.
Went out for a few pints after, the chat with other fans was bordering on toxic.
If we're going to be as boring as that, we need to be winning.

Higgins is in bother, but he seems to have realised it, going by his interviews this weekend.

On Galway, fair play to them. We all knew how they would approach the game, and truth be told, should probably have won by a greater margin. They should be fine this year to stay up.

When he was appointed, there were murmurings that Paul Hegarty was brought in with a view to taking over as manager once Higgins inevitably got the boot. Might be sooner rather than later.

**Dermobohs** · 31/03/2024, 6:21 PM

Well SK refused to entertain an approach from Bohs( not too unhappy with that btw),
I reckon a billionaire owner and a free hand back in Derry would be where his eye is. Be a good fit too I’d say.

**brendy_éire** · 31/03/2024, 8:36 PM

Originally Posted by outspoken

What did higgins say in interviews?

Said it was unacceptable, his responsibility, he understood why people booed, and so on.
Also admitted we were pedestrian. He wouldn't usually come across as strong as that, which makes me think he'll have to change things.
The Derry Journal article covers most it.
https://www.derryjournal.com/sport/f...dywell-4574771

**Knocklyonhoop** · 01/04/2024, 2:04 PM

Shame there isn’t a 3pm KO to bridge the gap between the Louth Derby and the 5pm kick offs

**pineapple stu** · 01/04/2024, 2:10 PM

Well, there's two in the First...

**Buckett** · 01/04/2024, 2:11 PM

Galway Utd v Bohs on Virgin 2 this evening, not sure what time, it's either 7:45pm or a quarter to 8

**Nesta99** · 01/04/2024, 2:12 PM

Well its was a must not lose game, 20 mins with an extra man and its a big opportunity not to drop points. May have the exact figures off but I thik it was said that there has been 17 red cards in the last 34 Louth derbies. Last 0-0 in Oriel was 1992. People critical of the ref ut I think he did most things right, I was more furstrated with players stopping expecting a whistle for well everything rather than playing the whistle - players were about to argue about something not being a free before realising the whistle hadnt been blown. Then the ref gives an arguably harsh red for a professional foul, looked like there was plenty of cover. Davies 2nd yellow incident, he was never never fouled, but kick the ball away and get carded and dont know what the first yellow was for. Both sides could have win it, neither were pressing too hard in fear of losing. Goals a problem for Dundalk and Drogheda still habitually letting good potential points slip. I think Dundalk are improving but not by nearly enough - more definisively sound recently, a bit more composed on the ball but cluseless in cutting a side open. Only an couple of key injuries from losing any of the built composure. Benson has a horrow show with the set piece.

**ger121** · 01/04/2024, 2:16 PM

There is something to be said for these earlier BH KOs. 5pm is a nice time to drag.. I mean bring the kids to a match.

**joey B** · 01/04/2024, 2:44 PM

Franz Pierrot seems to have struggled with the step up,seems to be too quick for him so far from the bits I’ve seen of him…

**culloty82** · 01/04/2024, 2:52 PM

Could do with the neighbours equalising at home to Longford, which is rather a unique position for Kerry folk to find themselves in ...

**Jack B** · 01/04/2024, 3:40 PM

Hayden Cann looks excellent for Drogheda. Hadn't seen him before Friday but he's been the best player on the pitch in both of these games.

En route to Richmond and not feeling confident in the slightest.

**culloty82** · 01/04/2024, 4:38 PM

The first goal Kerry have conceded in the first-half since the opening day, and indeed, the first time they've trailed since playing Treaty.

**sbgawa** · 01/04/2024, 5:00 PM

Terrible miss by greener for a header in the first half but rovers look better overall. Bring Clarke and honohan on for towell and poom would be my hope for second half