Games weekend Friday 13th to Monday 16th

[D24Saint]

Drogheda were the better side imo. Moved the ball better , held the ball better , defended better, everything better.
We haven't improved in anyway since week one and even getting Europe is gonna be tough imo. We are really crap.

We need a favourable draw on Tuesday. The first half decent side we meet in Europe and its curtains. This season is going to be a write off. We need to get into the European places to get anything out of the campaign. We are a dreadful watch compared to the end of last season.

[Jack B]

Thought if anyone deserved to win it was us on the balance of chances, but at the same time in general play Drogs looked the more drilled of the two. All still quite haphazard from Pats wbich is just odd at this point in the season. We look lost as to how to break a team down who sit deep but against other sides succumb too softly to being pressed - not a great combination.

On the plus side I thought despite the wayward end product at times Simon Power again looked out most in-form winger, so hopefully he can put a run of fitness together. Jay McClelland also played how I was led to believe Barry Baggley would but hasn't of yet.

[Nesta99]

I know its being discussed in bits but could St Pats fans consolidate what hasnt gone right this season? In the context of last seasons run in where another couple of games and it could have been a title win, a significant turn around when SK was appointed what 2/3 in to the season? A transfer window, keeping Melia for another season. That it takes SK some time to get is system to bed in and players playing his way - getting to believe they are good enough to play in possession patiently and go to the end with late goals. What hasnt worked compared to past teams he has built which was almost a banker that he would have sides in title races sooner than later, picking up wins when poor with resiliance, draws when losing etc. An efficiency that other teams slip up the advantage was taken but now its Pats that are dropping some silly points. Whats missing? Is SK methods getting dated and he isnt evolving or questionable recruitment. That its taking longer to build a squad regardless of the budget so player availability scant. Other sides just better all round. Players just lax, etc. Its a little Derry like from the outside and unexpected here where Higgins was arguably untested as a head coach/manager. Injuries are a bit of a red herring even if in the short term they do disrupt unless its a total injury crisis.

[da bishop]

Well deserved win for Treaty ,surprised by Bray given their recent good form ,didnt raise a gallop tbh.Devitt has been outstanding ,real leader on the pitch.

[oriel]

A most unexpected result, but so glad I tuned into last 20 mins of Longford v Cobh, nothing like a 90+4 equaliser. 1-1 FT

Dundalk were absolutely dreadful last night, still 6 points clear. Half way stage, 18 games to go, but any more blips will obv only reduce that lead.

[LTFC]

A most unexpected result, but so glad I tuned into last 20 mins of Longford v Cobh, nothing like a 90+4 equaliser. 1-1 FT

Dundalk were absolutely dreadful last night, still 6 points clear. Half way stage, 18 games to go, but any more blips will obv only reduce that lead.

Cobh hammered us for first 30 mins, eventually we got into it and had a couple of chances in first half. Cobh put the squeeze on second half and deserved lead, but we kept plugging and got the late equaliser. A hard watch, but we'll take it.

[MoydowMonty]

Cobh hammered us for first 30 mins, eventually we got into it and had a couple of chances in first half. Cobh put the squeeze on second half and deserved lead, but we kept plugging and got the late equaliser. A hard watch, but we'll take it.

I already gave out about the game on the Longford forum. But you're right, so hard to watch. Not helped by the lack of subs either. You'd swear WG thinks it's still only 3 subs allowed in a game like the old days. I walked out of that game feeling sour

[Nah Nah Nah Nah]

Worst performance of the season from us but we somehow snuck a win. We need to get some decent players in in July or we’re in big trouble.

[Nesta99]

I already gave out about the game on the Longford forum. But you're right, so hard to watch. Not helped by the lack of subs either. You'd swear WG thinks it's still only 3 subs allowed in a game like the old days. I walked out of that game feeling sour

The 'old days' were when there were no subs at all!! Way to go 'n make us all feel ancient like....

1st Division is awful, its really hard to see how promoted teams can survive without an awful lot of money appearing.