Games Friday, 12th July

**legendz** · 12/07/2024, 8:40 PM

A cracking game finishes 3-3 in MH Park. Both had chances to win it. Bray had a late penalty shout, and the Kerry keeper pulled off a great save minutes later. Kerry's first point against Bray but overall two points dropped.

**Jack B** · 12/07/2024, 8:46 PM

Originally Posted by Shinkicker

I'm gonna disagree, the game has been entertaining with some good football but with no real efforts on goal. The Sligo goal came from a bad decision by Bohs, a great pass by Sligo and an even better finish. Mallon probably should have walked in the second minute so was lucky to stay on until 38th minute.

Thought yous were poor myself mate. Some nice moments here and there but a lot of sloppy stuff from players that should be better. Tierney not at it, Clarke pretty anonymous etc.

Unlucky result though on the whole given how the game went once they were down to 10. McGinty is brilliant, won Sligo the game almost single-handedly but there was some heroic defending in there too. The nature of the second goal just felt typical for Bohs after having one of those games, we've all been there mind.

**sbgawa** · 12/07/2024, 8:51 PM

These new signimgs better work for reynolds. If bohs lose to Dundalk next weekend they are bang in the relegation battle

**joey B** · 12/07/2024, 8:52 PM

Fairly routine win for Cork,they had a lot of possession with out troubling our keeper an awful lot,a moment of magic from Cathal O’Sullivan was the difference in the end but they are obviously much better than us,we are back down there next week so I’m sure that’ll be alot of fun!

**Nesta99** · 12/07/2024, 8:53 PM

Yup! I dont think even Dundalk can collapse from 4-1. Bit of a strange game, started with Dundalk dominating possession, hit the front and at 2-0 let Drogheda back in to it or we sat back by design as we have hit them ruthlessly on the break. Drogs missed one sitter though I think it would have been ruled out for a free in the build up half chances only really after. Getting a few bodies back by the looks of things with subs brought on for game time. I dont think we are beyond chasing 7th or so, unlikely but I think there could be a bit of looking over the shoulder. Hard to judge in a couple of games but the turnover of players in this window hasnt been as disruptive as it could.

Drogheda are a strange lot for the last couple of seasons they way they dont convert decent performances in to league position, can take points off anyone but just implode, brittle or something. Issues at the back that coud be sorted long before now, creativity they have and goals in them.

Nasty at the end with Drog fans crossing the pitch toward The Shed. This fixture will be moved to Sunday afternoons along with bank holidays with I presume people getting hammered during the day prior to KO time + whatever sustances on top. Im sure there will be plenty of social media footage......

Think the Dundalk 4th could go in Stu's keeper blunder thread!

**Shinkicker** · 12/07/2024, 8:59 PM

Originally Posted by Jack B

Thought yous were poor myself mate. Some nice moments here and there but a lot of sloppy stuff from players that should be better. Tierney not at it, Clarke pretty anonymous etc.

Unlucky result though on the whole given how the game went once they were down to 10. McGinty is brilliant, won Sligo the game almost single-handedly but there was some heroic defending in there too. The nature of the second goal just felt typical for Bohs after having one of those games, we've all been there mind.

Yes, I'm happy that Reynolds went attack minded, I like to see a loosing team die trying to get something out of a game, unfortunately you sucker punched now and then. On a positive note the new players all looked good.
Next week Rovers in the cup. The new guys need to learn quickly this is bigger than, city v utd, celtic v rangers and whoever v whoever

**Knocklyonhoop** · 12/07/2024, 9:00 PM

That’s surely Drogs gone now. If and when they come back up presume they’ll be a full time outfit and more competitive?

at what point do Bohs start looking over their shoulders? Massive game coming up next. And Pats…. Like a few yrs ago, it’s the games v Rovers keeping them up

**Kiki Balboa** · 12/07/2024, 9:01 PM

Drogheda is a disgraceful club.

Simple as.

Keeping those numbskull Belgians in their stand who only are looking for fights. First lads sprinting across the pitch.

No joke. Dock points.

**sbgawa** · 12/07/2024, 9:03 PM

Belgians?

**Kiki Balboa** · 12/07/2024, 9:03 PM

Worst incident seen at an LOI game

**Kiki Balboa** · 12/07/2024, 9:06 PM

Yeah... They have blue and yellow flag with them, and had blue and yellow scarfs running onto the pitch.

Always throwing shapes.

Embarrassing and says a lot about Drogheda as a club.

Can not think of a more disgraceful night for a club than this for Drogheda.

**Onapointoforder** · 12/07/2024, 9:07 PM

Originally Posted by legendz

A cracking game finishes 3-3 in MH Park. Both had chances to win it. Bray had a late penalty shout, and the Kerry keeper pulled off a great save minutes later. Kerry's first point against Bray but overall two points dropped.

One point in nine now for Bray since restart…no change from last season, blow hot and cold, really inconsistent

**ger121** · 12/07/2024, 9:21 PM

Originally Posted by Kiki Balboa

Drogheda is a disgraceful club.

Simple as.

Keeping those numbskull Belgians in their stand who only are looking for fights. First lads sprinting across the pitch.

No joke. Dock points.

At least your lot stayed in their stand and behaved themselves.

**joey B** · 12/07/2024, 9:24 PM

At least they won’t be playing each other again for a while

**Kiki Balboa** · 12/07/2024, 9:27 PM

Originally Posted by ger121

At least your lot stayed in their stand and behaved themselves.

Look , it's correct. Definitely numbties on our side.

But just remember, plenty of old lads and kids in the shed.

Should they just be allowed in?

The fight happened 10 yards in front of the shed, not in the middle of the park.

It's been coming with Drogheda fans for a while. Such small minded stuff like breaking into Oriel in the off-season at 4 in the morning.

Drogheda refuse to do anything about it.

Dundalk should be fined for tonight for sure... Drogheda should get something more serious.

**LTFC** · 12/07/2024, 9:30 PM

Very lopsided El Classico tonight, Athlone far too good for Longford.

**Nesta99** · 12/07/2024, 9:33 PM

Originally Posted by Kiki Balboa

Yeah... They have blue and yellow flag with them, and had blue and yellow scarfs running onto the pitch.

Always throwing shapes.

Embarrassing and says a lot about Drogheda as a club.

Can not think of a more disgraceful night for a club than this for Drogheda.

Thats basically all tat they were throwing! Looking back at the LoITV footage, it looks awful, but football hooliganism must now be a non contact thing these days, lots of waving arms, barging forward then turning tail when getting close enough to be thumped. Doesnt excuse it, or reduce the intent, but bar very small few I dont see much actual fighting. I dont want to call it cowardly or sound like 'theyre not the hard men of the 80s' - bunch of jumped up wannabe gurriers with some dutch courage on board. A knock on the door by Gardaí and their mammies would flitter them. Gardai got it under control quickly considering there were quite a few on the pitch. No need for the riot squad and not the worst Ive seen at LoI by long shot for whatever that is worth. It could be a hard hittig sanction with the tightening up on thing on pyro stuff. Dundalk will probably be questioned on positioning of security but tbh the numbers just broke through what is usually plenty of stewards and Gardai. There was a roar that went up at one point toward the end of things getting under control but didnt see what that was about. Its says little about Drogheda as a club, plenty about a segment of their support - how the club reacts will say something and if there has been a light touch on pitch invasions before which I dont recall over the years with Drogheda really, bar an individual or 2 rarely. But points should definitely be docked!!! Didnt know about any break in either tbh, dock more points for that too.

I dont get the Belgian thing or what the blue and yellow colours are about?

**ger121** · 12/07/2024, 9:34 PM

Originally Posted by Kiki Balboa

Look , it's correct. Definitely numbties on our side.

But just remember, plenty of old lads and kids in the shed.

Should they just be allowed in?

The fight happened 10 yards in front of the shed, not in the middle of the park.

It's been coming with Drogheda fans for a while. Such small minded stuff like breaking into Oriel in the off-season at 4 in the morning.

Drogheda refuse to do anything about it.

Dundalk should be fined for tonight for sure... Drogheda should get something more serious.

Let’s hope for plenty of bans.

**legendz** · 12/07/2024, 9:35 PM

Two thirds of the way through the season, Kerry can be disappointed not to have at least 12 more points on the board. Kerry have 20 points however. Double last season's total! Bray are currently on 32. Kerry lack experience but are gaining it all the time. 4 points off an average of a point per game though. That should be the minimum target. Get to 36.