Cork v Shels

**Peadar** · 16/05/2006, 7:57 AM

Originally Posted by S�C

Once Fenlon took off O'Neill I knew we had it won.

On the contrary, I'm glad Crowe wasn't playing from the start. He's very dangerous in the box. Had a great chance just moments after coming on.

I thought Hancock did fairly well. He managed to stop the game from boiling over. Daisy McKeon would have been dishing out cards left right and centre.
I wasn't too worried at 0-1 because I know Shels would struggle to defend such a slim lead. Then Georgie scored a cracker just at the right time.
Our movement for the winning goal was great. The move started at right back.
It was never going to be a classic but it was by no means a bad game.

**Hecko** · 16/05/2006, 8:31 AM

Almost afraid to say the bleedin' obvious, but if Shels had a half-decent manager they'd be well ahead in the league at this stage (just like last year). Still have the best squad, just can't pick his best team and it's easy to see good players becoming mediocre in the set-up he's adopted.

Not complaining mind...

**pete** · 16/05/2006, 9:58 AM

Shels dominance in the past few years wa sbased on solid defence & dominant midfield - neither of those exist anymore & teams always know shels will give uo goals.

I don't care what kind of game it was because we won by only playing well in patches.

Top of the league we not even playing well. Isn't that a sign of great teams? I think Rico is been proven correct that he could wait until the transfer window (lot more transfer options) before committing himself to a quality signings!

**p�l-dcfc** · 16/05/2006, 10:02 AM

Anyone being mooted?

Apparently we've got three in three out due to be announced in the next few days. Rumours that it's Owen Morrisson, Darren Kelly and Holmes (Glentoran leftback).

Can't wait til the big one on Saturday, only a pity that I won't be home for it.

**pete** · 16/05/2006, 10:06 AM

Originally Posted by p�l-dcfc

Anyone being mooted?

Can't be telling the competition that.

**NY Hoop** · 16/05/2006, 10:16 AM

Suprised nobody's touched on the appalling away support. Was there more than 20 shels for a big game like that?

Also yet again the ego alan kelly on the box more than some of the players.

KOH

**trevy** · 16/05/2006, 10:26 AM

Anyone watch the coverage afterwords on Setanta?Felix Healy said it was 'diabolical' game and both teams were hoofing the ball in the 2nd half.Pat Dolan was trying to make him say some positive things then but Felix was having none of it.As my brother said I don't think he'll be brought back as an analyst for Setanta for a while

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**Peadar** · 16/05/2006, 10:42 AM

Originally Posted by NY Hoop

Suprised nobody's touched on the appalling away support.

They have the convenient excuse of the train strike I suppose.

Originally Posted by trevy

Felix Healy said it was 'diabolical' game and both teams were hoofing the ball in the 2nd half.

He's entitled to an opinion. To be honest, I'd be more annoyed if he just sat there smiling and saying how wonderful everything is.

**paudie** · 16/05/2006, 10:43 AM

Originally Posted by trevy

Anyone watch the coverage afterwords on Setanta?Felix Healy said it was 'diabolical' game and both teams were hoofing the ball in the 2nd half.Pat Dolan was trying to make him say some positive things then but Felix was having none of it.As my brother said I don't think he'll be brought back as an analyst for Setanta for a while

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Not a classic but not a bad game either. City maybe a bit fortunate to win but Shels look toothless up front TBH.

Sets it up nicely for the game on Saturday.

**paudie** · 16/05/2006, 10:44 AM

Originally Posted by NY Hoop

Suprised nobody's touched on the appalling away support. Was there more than 20 shels for a big game like that?

I'll get the excuses in for the Shels fans:

1. Train strike
2. Monday is a brutal night to travel if you've work/classes the rest of the week

**NY Hoop** · 16/05/2006, 10:55 AM

Train strike doesnt wash cos you wouldnt be staying overnight on a monday. Game was advertised a while back so how about a supporters coach?

Sooner we're back up to show what decent support is the better.

KOH

**Speranza** · 16/05/2006, 11:06 AM

Originally Posted by NY Hoop

Sooner we're back up to show what decent support is the better

Get over yourself. Rovers support at the Brandy was good but not as good as you would have us believe. I don't think any Dublin clubs can boast about support as you only have to travel outside the Pale a few times a season.

**NY Hoop** · 16/05/2006, 11:12 AM

We have to travel outside the "pale" for every away game this season. With the exception of Harps every club has had the biggest away gate in years.

KOH

**ColinR** · 16/05/2006, 11:23 AM

Originally Posted by NY Hoop

We have to travel outside the "pale" for every away game this season. With the exception of Harps every club has had the biggest away gate in years.

the crowd for the dundalk match from the attendance thread is a lot lower than the derby cup matches in oriel over the past two seasons.

however, that is just being pedantic - like you are with shels. before 400 club took over, rovers support is getting very very small both home and away, now that you club is rejuvinated in many ways, please spare the lectures to the rest of us about crowds, tax etc etc etc

**NY Hoop** · 16/05/2006, 11:43 AM

Eh no lecturing going on here pal. The thread title is cork shels. I was just commenting on the very disappointing away support at said game.

Our support has never been "very very small".

Never mentioned tax............

KOH

**Anto McC** · 16/05/2006, 12:39 PM

Originally Posted by NY Hoop

Our support has never been "very very small".

Only at home!!!

I was supposed to go via train and so were a few others,so yes it is a valid excuse for those people,luckily some of us were able to arrange another form of transport!!

It was a very poor Shels away crowd,when has it been anything else?
It was a Monday night and it was on tele,despite what some may think this does effect crowds travelling

In regards to the game i have only 2 things to say,Cork took thier chances and so,deserved their win,the other thing is Liam Kearney is a f*cking waster!!

**Sniffer** · 16/05/2006, 1:26 PM

Felix Healy was spot on, I felt sorry for the cameraman in the 2nd half, poor advert for the game. As for Shels, when they go for a game they're great to watch, but the worst thing that can happen is if they take the lead. fenlon is like a kid who takes the ball home with him... the team just clam up, stop playing. It happens every time; he's over cautious and should let his players off the leash more often.