Predictions 2006

[Strabane_Harp]

First
1. Finn Harps
2. Galway
3. Rovers
4. Cobh
5. Dundalk
6. Limerick
7. Kildare
8. Kilkenny
9. Athlone
10. Monaghan


I would be very shocked if Harps were outside the top 2, Galway and Dundalk always promise plenty but dont deliver, Cobh had a good season last year but dont really think they will keep up with top 3, Rovers are unknown quantity and will need time to gel so will lose points early on but finish strong id imagine

[dancinpants]

Premier Division
1 Shels/Derry
2 Derry/Shels
3 Cork/Drogs
4 Drogs/Cork
5 Bohemians
6 St Pats
7 UCD
8 Bray
9 Sligo
10 Longford
11 Waterford
12 Dublin City

First Division
1 Cobh
2 Galway
3 Harps
4 Shams
5 Dundalk
6 Kildare
7 Limerick
8 Athlone
9 Kilkenny
10 Monaghan

"Derry were the surprise team last year catching teams on the hop" - so what yer saying RT is that even going into the final series of games in the season we were still catching teams on the hop? - despite having played everyone twice already? Hmmmmmm

[Risteard]

I think i'll cop out aswell dancinpants
1. Shels/Cork
2. Cork/Shels
3.Drogs
4. Derry
5. Bohs
6. Bray
7. Longford
8. Pats
9. UCD
10.Sligo
11.Waterford/Dublin
12. Dublin/ Waterford

I think Drogheda fans and club are still under-estimating the challenge of breaking into the top 2 or even 3.
Likewise, Sligo fans seem to be brimming with confidence in what'll be a tough first season.
Citys back 5 and 3 midfielders are in a class of their own.
What Rico does with the remaining 3 positions will determine our season.
Pending any new signings coming good, we could get caught out for depth in the squad.

[gustavo]

1. Shels
2. Cork
3.Derry
4. Rovers
5. Bohs
6. Drogs
7. Longford
8. Bray
9. UCD
10.Dublin City
11.Pats
12. Waterford

Obviously thats me being very optimistic

[desaintsno.12]

u sniffin glue gustavo ????????????????????

[monkey magic]

u sniffin glue gustavo ????????????????????

christ, glue dosent even do that to ya!

[The Stars]

christ, glue dosent even do that to ya!

well we will see after tonight if his expectations are that high.....You going monkey?

[monkey magic]

well we will see after tonight if his expectations are that high.....You going monkey?

actually was on me way over to pick up the uncle and head to it when we heard...

with the way college is goin this year im ending up spending every second weekend or so up here studyin which means i should be able to take in a few games if they happen to be on... obviously wont be round for boez, whens yer next home match after that?

[sligoman]

wont be round for boez, whens yer next home match after that?

Pat's at home, ever hear of Sligo Rovers.com?

Premier Division

Derry City,
Shelbourne,
Cork City,
Drogheda United,
Bohemians,
Bray Wanderers,
Longford Town,
Sligo Rovers,
U.C.D.,
St. Pat's,
Waterford United,
Dublin Sh!tty.

Don't see how people can put us finishing sixth to be honest. Obviously I hope I'm wrong but I don't think we'll finish that high. We've lost some very good players in Low, Raf, McCann and Stephen O'Donnell. Fair enough, the guys we've signed look the business in the friendlies but I think they'll be in for a shock when they're playing the big teams. It won't be an easy season, I hope they know that. Out of the new signings, Foy, Turner and Mansaram are the ones who'll make the biggest impact this season in my opinion, possibly Judge too. We have a good defence in Burns, McNamara and now Peers and Foy. Midfield is strong with O'Grady and Turner with Faz and Hughes now, it's just up front where I'm worried about, McT is a proven goalscorer, I just hope Judge and Mansaram are too.

Elsewhere, don't think Cork are up to much this season to be honest, Derry will win, with Shels to grab second.

First Division

Finn Harps,
Shamrock Rovers,
Limerick,
Galway United,
Dundalk,
Kilkenny City,
Cobh Ramblers,
Athlone Town,
Monaghan United,
Kildare County.

Harps know a lot about this division, they know how bad it is so will want to get out ASAP. To Shams it's a step into the unknown, but at least Scully knows it from Kilkenny last season. With Limerick signing Heff and with Dolan on board, I think they'll do well. I think Athlone could cause a few upsets and I wouldn't be surprised if they finished above the position I gave them.

[Red4Eva]

Dolan on board.

[Roverstillidie]

3, Rovers are unknown quantity and will need time to gel so will lose points early on but finish strong id imagine

good call, have a look at the league table.

gas to see the bitterness of people placing us 4/5/6 in the graveyard. you wish.

[sligoman]

He's there somewhere, trust me!

[sfc red]

good call, have a look at the league table.

gas to see the bitterness of people placing us 4/5/6 in the graveyard. you wish.

Wow one game gone and you're top! Good stuff

[Roo69]

just curious how dmandmythdledge and one or two others reckon sligo will finish above pats . all u have to do is look at the squads plus sligo are only promoted.

Look at the squad St.Pats had last year and how lucky they were not to finish 2nd bottom, Rovers points deduction saved them from a play-off spot.

[WeAreRovers]

gas to see the bitterness of people placing us 4/5/6 in the graveyard. you wish.

It's called wishful thinking....leave them to it. We'll have as good a side and better crowds than the bottom sides in the Premier. And that's not wishful thinking.

KOH

[Speranza]

And lining the pockets of a man you threatened to take legal proceedings against last year.......

[Aaron]

Premier

1. Derry
2. Shels
3. Drogs
4. Cork
5. Pats
6. Bohs
7. Sligo
8. Longford
9. Bray W
10. Dub C
11. UCD
12. Waterford

First

1. Rovers
2. Harps
3. Dundalk
4. Galway
5. Cobh
6. Limerick
7. Athlone
8. Mons
9. Kildare
10. Kilkenny