2024 FAI Cup

[nr637]

A Limerick derby, that'll be interesting.

Delighted for Pike Rovers great draw for them. This should attract a big crowd to the Markets Field. Pike Rovers should be well prepared as their new season will be kicking in around the end of August too!

[legendz]

Of the remaining 16, who are the most likely to bring the biggest support to a final?

[outspoken]

Of the remaining 16, who are the most likely to bring the biggest support to a final?

Probably Bohs and Derry.

[Another Bohemia]

Probably Bohs and Derry.

Individually I'd say you're right but I think a Bohs v Shels final would draw more than a Bohs v Derry final

[ger121]

Individually I'd say you're right but I think a Bohs v Shels final would draw more than a Bohs v Derry final

Little Old Shels have had problems bringing crowds to the Aviva.

[Another Bohemia]

Little Old Shels have had problems bringing crowds to the Aviva.

There's just been a bit more spice in that game recently so tickets should sell well among both sets of fans. From a neutral point of view it's a derby game with a hipster club and a club who's has a very notable manager. I think Bohs v Derry or Derry v Shels could be a harder sell to the neutral.

[Burnsie]

A Limerick derby, that'll be interesting.

I wouldn't bet on it

[ger121]

There's just been a bit more spice in that game recently so tickets should sell well among both sets of fans. From a neutral point of view it's a derby game with a hipster club and a club who's has a very notable manager. I think Bohs v Derry or Derry v Shels could be a harder sell to the neutral.

Let us hope that is the final paring so :-)

[Another Bohemia]

Let us hope that is the final paring so :-)

Couldn't give a sh1t about the attendance just want Bohs to win . If we get to the final gimme Ballyfermot or Pike Rovers

[listowelceltic]

Don't how strong junior football is in Limerick at the moment but after Treatys last round result is there potential for an upset in their game?

[outspoken]

There's just been a bit more spice in that game recently so tickets should sell well among both sets of fans. From a neutral point of view it's a derby game with a hipster club and a club who's has a very notable manager. I think Bohs v Derry or Derry v Shels could be a harder sell to the neutral.

Shels have brought poor crowds to their last two FAI Cup finals and ended up punching the heads off each other the last time they were there. I think the Dubs underestimate how large of an event it is when any of the regional clubs reach the final.

[joey B]

I’d say Bohs against Cork or Derry would give you the biggest crowd of what’s left,Cork and Derry well able to get a good crowd of “bandwagoners “ for big games…..

[brendy_éire]

I’d say Bohs against Cork or Derry would give you the biggest crowd of what’s left,Cork and Derry well able to get a good crowd of “bandwagoners “ for big games…..

Getting way ahead oulf ourselves, but you're probably right.
I doubt we'd take the 22k (or thereabouts) we had last time though.

[Another Bohemia]

Shels have brought poor crowds to their last two FAI Cup finals and ended up punching the heads off each other the last time they were there. I think the Dubs underestimate how large of an event it is when any of the regional clubs reach the final.

I will admit it's entirely possible that I am underestimating how large an event it is for regional clubs when they make it but we also have 4 years of final attendances from 2 regional clubs (Cork v Dundalk). A very heated rivalry between, at the time, the 2 best teams in the country and 2 of the then best managers. Only 1 final got over 30 thousand attendees and even Shels poorly attended final had over 32 thousand. I think with Shels current success they wouldn't have an issue shifting extra tickets compared to their last outing, they might still punch the head off each other but they'd be in the stadium and still count towards attendance figures

[nr637]

Little Old Shels have had problems bringing crowds to the Aviva.

Shels must have had over 1,500 at Bray for their FAI Cup game on Sunday. It was probably Bray's biggest home crowd for awhile with about 2,500 in attendance.

Little Old Shels have no problems bringing crowds to the Carlisle Grounds!

[Shearer]

Don't how strong junior football is in Limerick at the moment but after Treatys last round result is there potential for an upset in their game?

Pike are playing at a lower level than Kilbarrack in fairness.

[Buckett]

So you're saying Treaty have a chance?

[Shearer]

So you're saying Treaty have a chance?

Just.

[Martinho II]

The last time Bohs played Derry City in the FAI cup final was in 08 and in the RDS. Remember going to it. Would be confident that the gate would be more than back then!

[ger121]

The last time Bohs played Derry City in the FAI cup final was in 08 and in the RDS. Remember going to it. Would be confident that the gate would be more than back then!

I remember it well. Load of us out till 4 or 5 in the morning. Hungover to bits and freezing our asses off. That was a long 120 minutes and penalties but worth it in the end.