QuoteCan’t be anything but pessimistic with the run we are on. Maybe we’ll have an upturn by then, but I won’t be banking on it. Three games v Derry this year, three defeats.Originally Posted by brendy_éire
Kerry's first away cup tie, and the record against Cobh over the last five games is one win apiece and three draws, so certainly capable of taking the game to extra time.
Can’t be anything but pessimistic with the run we are on. Maybe we’ll have an upturn by then, but I won’t be banking on it. Three games v Derry this year, three defeats.
Out for a spell, got neglected, lay on the bench unselected.
Thank god I don’t have to worry about losing to Pat’s in another final.
Both of you have a decent enough chance of getting through to the next round. If you do advance I'd imagine both of you would be joint favourites along with shels.
Rovers recent history of opponents in the early round's of the cup is challenging, especially as the games happen during the European games. And no replays if I'm not mistaken,is it straight to penos if a draw after 90 mins?
No, extra time first then penalties
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Well thats a sh1t 2nd round draw. Home draw first or non league, not away to local rivals especially this season when we're eyeballing each other in the league. Id love to say thats a horror draw for St Pats too but Derry are so hit and miss it could be worse. Dublin Derby will be intriguing. Nuisance draws elswhere like Harps away to Cork. 1st real cup test for Kerry, away to munster rivals that they could beat. Im calling Dundalk's name to be on the trophy...
Sports Direct FAI Cup Second Round this weekend 19th July.
Any games on our National TV channels or is it down to LOITV?
Bohs v Shamrocks looks like the obvious game for TV!
Drogheda v Dundalk should have an extra edge to it after the weekend security issues!
Holders St. Pats at Derry could be interesting as a choice!
It's a real shame that the LOI isn't more popular because I think you're right that any of these games would be good candidates for TV.Sports Direct FAI Cup Second Round this weekend 19th July.
Any games on our National TV channels or is it down to LOITV?
Bohs v Shamrocks looks like the obvious game for TV!
Drogheda v Dundalk should have an extra edge to it after the weekend security issues!
Holders St. Pats at Derry could be interesting as a choice!
If this was the UK and you had a similar slate of games you could see one being aired Friday, one on Saturday and one on Sunday. Or a big double header on Saturday with the remaining game played & televised on Sunday.
Third time lucky ?. (@Ger 121)
Now that the Derry game is getting closer my pessimism is receding ever so slightly. Still expect us to lose, but if Derry go out of Europe they might be on a downer, so you never know. I think we’re playing slightly better, but frustratingly still not picking up points on a consistent basis.
Would absolutely love another cup final. Last years was such a special occasion. Whoever is in it this year will have to go some to match it.
Out for a spell, got neglected, lay on the bench unselected.
God I couldn’t take a 3rd one. Two was bad enough!Third time lucky ?
Now that the Derry game is getting closer my pessimism is receding ever so slightly. Still expect us to lose, but if Derry go out of Europe they might be on a downer, so you never know. I think we’re playing slightly better, but frustratingly still not picking up points on a consistent basis.
Would absolutely love another cup final. Last years was such a special occasion. Whoever is in it this year will have to go some to match it.
I'm convinced the end of the ground we were delegated is cursed! Both finals we were in there and lost. If I remember correctly that was also the end that Shels were given when they lost!
Good candidates for TV on the pitch. Not great off of it unfortunately. Poor faciltiies, and not great looking places on the screen. Derry the best of them visually, but still big blanks behind each goal and TV cameras having to go up in a crane parked outside the stadium.
Incredible that the FAI haven’t worked with any of the tv outlets to have Cup games shown live this weekend. Bohs/Galway/Cork/Derry all hosting ties so facilities not the issue.
As much as media is moving online, traditional tv is how most of Ireland consumes sport. This was plain to see with the whole GAA-Go debate and the domestic football won’t grow much beyond its loyal core while games are hidden away on LOITV.
General media/press coverage of the Cup (outside of the final) is in a bad way. No efforts to showcase it as our version of the FA Cup, highlighting the non-league teams etc.
I’m hoping after tonight that Rovers send out the U19s on Friday and rest the players for the really important game next week. It is the right and fair thing to do for everyone.
Sorry to burst your bubble Ger but I'd wager Bradley and the team see the bohs game as the same if not more importance than the Sparta game- few ,if any would give us a chance against Sparta, and the players want silverware this season as the league is clearly out of reach.
Should be a good game on Friday it seems like years since we played Bohs!
I’m sure you’ll be sending out the Big Guns. We’ll see Friday PC. Could be a cracker.
Maybe if the FAI Cup had a major sponsor that included better TV coverage might be the best way to promote this great cup competition!
That's what has happened to the FA Cup in England through the BBC network and the League Cup with Sky & ITV.
The format may have to be looked at. The fact that all the non-league clubs are in their off season doesn't help. Maybe after the 2nd round games should be one off and go to extra time and penalties!
Think there will be very little longford town fans in Terryland after the terrible performance in Lissywoolen last week.There was talk of a supporters bus heading but thats pulled. Just want this season to end!
Gary Cronin is he the right man to manage Longford Town?
Very confused seeing as they already go to extra time and penaltiesMaybe if the FAI Cup had a major sponsor that included better TV coverage might be the best way to promote this great cup competition!
That's what has happened to the FA Cup in England through the BBC network and the League Cup with Sky & ITV.
The format may have to be looked at. The fact that all the non-league clubs are in their off season doesn't help. Maybe after the 2nd round games should be one off and go to extra time and penalties!
Amazed to see Drogs v DLK still going ahead at reg time of of 745 on Fri, thought after Riverdance post match last week it was nailed on for a 1pm on Saturday.
Both sets need to be on best behaviour, plus only noticed today final league game is same venue, same two !
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