Uefa Cup Latest: C'mon Derry & Drogs

**R�iteoir** · 27/07/2006, 10:47 PM

good night for the league, definitely.

The benefits of the Summer Switch looking to be kicking in big style

**Poor Student** · 27/07/2006, 10:55 PM

Originally Posted by R�iteoir

good night for the league, definitely.

The benefits of the Summer Switch looking to be kicking in big style

Let's hope it's a case of a rising tide lifts all ships. Unfortunately this great success still only makes a minor ripple in the media. Hopefully though the seeds of future continued progress are being sewn now with an ever improving coefficient.

Well done to both clubs, Derry in particular, absolutely top quality European results, possibly the best ever over two legs for an Irish side.

**dubman** · 27/07/2006, 10:56 PM

cool day , just sweet

**Dyl10** · 27/07/2006, 11:05 PM

Originally Posted by nshoop

Yeah defo,horrible long ball stuff that didn't even work and it was outside the box,it happened right in front of me,but a win's a win so good luck next round

Barrets peno made up for the peno that wasnt given and the two disallowed goals(Fitzpatricks was perfectly legit)

**nshoop** · 27/07/2006, 11:08 PM

Originally Posted by Dyl10

Barrets peno made up for the peno that wasnt given and the two disallowed goals(Fitzpatricks was perfectly legit)

Yeah,fair enough,but I thought that fitzpatrick fouled your man and the linesman copped it

**stevieontour** · 27/07/2006, 11:31 PM

Originally Posted by mypost

Longford/Pats/Sligo clubs/fans. Also Alan Matthews, and Dermot Keely.

That's it.

Fans ??? I think the fans enjoy summer football.

**Risteard** · 28/07/2006, 12:23 AM

Gongrats.
They're great results.
The eL is brilliant.
Any idea what teams are in tomorrows draw?

**alabama rover** · 28/07/2006, 1:18 AM

Originally Posted by Buller

The jodi and the half stand opposite the jodi... announcer said 3700 but there had to be a good bit more. great turn out, fantastic result!
I still cant believe those score lines...

well done to all the clubs in europe this season, they have done irish football proud!

(setanta musta been too busy showing those junior 7-a-side gaah matches...)

Second that! Congrats!

Keep that coefficient rising... Rovers will need it soon!

KOH

**dfx-** · 28/07/2006, 2:13 AM

I actually enjoyed the Drogheda match...HJK just couldn't deal with them and imo, it was a pretty comfortable, easy win. Looked as if they'd score from every set-piece and really were never seriously threatened except maybe a run of corners in the last few minutes of normal time.

(Last two visits now to the Dump end have been 3-1 wins in my favour

)

**mypost** · 28/07/2006, 3:31 AM

When calling out the European results, the Blonde Bimbo on SSN described the teams as:

"Irish League" side, Derry City....

The other Irish winners were "Drogeda"....

The Coup de Depth came when Portadown and Glentoran were described as beaten "League of Ireland sides"....

Get out that guide book to clubs in the League of Ireland, and the Irish League quick, madam!

**garykelly** · 28/07/2006, 8:34 AM

Originally Posted by mypost

Longford/Pats/Sligo clubs/fans. Also Alan Matthews, and Dermot Keely.

That's it.

make no mistake. it's not the people of sligo who think summer soccer isnt working. just admin crowd at club. even our manager stated it was working great -while in same article our commercial manager said it didnt - united stance from club

**Redzer** · 28/07/2006, 8:47 AM

Originally Posted by garykelly

make no mistake. it's not the people of sligo who think summer soccer isnt working. just admin crowd at club. even our manager stated it was working great -while in same article our commercial manager said it didnt - united stance from club

Correction if I may Gary, AFAIK Rovers admin crowd as you put it, is not saying summer football is not working. What they are saying is that it has not effected the crowds in a positive manner. I think our manager was speaking football, while our commercial was speaking attendance.
Everybody agrees football has improved.

**gspain** · 28/07/2006, 8:49 AM

Fantastic results both clubs did the league proud last night and in fairness Cork have already done so this season whatever happens in Belgrade.

I think the criticism of Drogheda's style is a bit unfair. They also passed the ball very well last night. I thought Jason Gavin was caught for the goal but it was well taken. Great fightback though and a well deserved win. Well done to the linesman who gave the first (blatant) penalty as the referee was bottling it. He brought his whistle to his mouth about 20 times and never blew.

Great atmosphere too eventhough the crowd was poor. It didn't even look like the official figure of 3,700.

Anybody know why we had the heavy garda presence last night? Nobody allowed in the lane without a ticket.

One sour note was that only 300 programmes were apparently printed and they were difficult to get on the night.

**Magicme** · 28/07/2006, 9:03 AM

I know its been said b4 but what a great nite for all fans of eL.

Just wanted to say that fair play to BBC NI news doing their sports report from the Brandywell and the athmosphere was really building at that stage. RTE & TV3 get ur act together....RTE news just had the Derry & Drogs matches mentioned as fixtures. No build up at all. Disgusting.

**manic da hoop** · 28/07/2006, 9:07 AM

Official attendance was 3,751, which to me seemed about right. Jodi was full (2,800) plus about 900 or so on the Connaught Street side, and maybe a hundred in The Shed.

I must say I really enjoyed it (and following Drogheda in Europe is a damn sight easier than cheering for Shels or Bohs). Drogheda's direct style proved too much for HJK, and should have been enough to see them off in normal time. Also, the fact that their heads didn't drop when the goal went in was impressive.

**NY Hoop** · 28/07/2006, 9:31 AM

Brilliant night for the league. Well done to Derry and Drogheda.

Years ago Martin Lawlor said Irish clubs should drop out of Europe cos the results were so bad and now Keely and Matthews want to go back to those days??

Summer football is the best thing to happen to this league.

KOH

**pete** · 28/07/2006, 9:49 AM

In the 1st qualifying rounds that makes 4 wins & 2 draws.

Possible opponents in the 2nd qualifying round.

Newcastle United @ Eng 75.950
Club Brugge Bel 49.981
Br�ndby IF * Den 23.593
FC Twente Enschede @ Ned 19.640
Gretna FC Sco 10.023
Molde FK Nor 8.921
OB Odense @ Den 8.593
Start Kristiansand * Nor 6.921
SK Brann Bergen * Nor 6.921
Randers FC * Den 5.593

Ireland now the lowest ranked country with all 3 teams left. 37th now, next target Macedonia.

Huge night for the league to have all 3 teams past the 1st qulaifying round. Seeding would ensure good chance of that hhappening every year.

**Peadar** · 28/07/2006, 9:54 AM

Well done Derry.
Great result!
Good luck in the next round.

**garykelly** · 28/07/2006, 9:59 AM

Originally Posted by Redzer

What they are saying is that it has not effected the crowds in a positive manner.

that's fair enough redzer. i'd agree attendances have not gone up as anticipated. i just got the impression that because it hasnt that summer football has been given the thumbs down at the club. fair point on football vs commercial view.

**CuanaD** · 28/07/2006, 10:18 AM

Originally Posted by pete

Huge night for the league to have all 3 teams past the 1st qulaifying round. Seeding would ensure good chance of that hhappening every year.

This is the first time ever that all 3 teams have got through the first round (close last year until Longford imploded!) - great to see the results getting better each year

fingers crossed for the draw now

Was in Dayler for the Drogs game - great atmosphere & the right result too

Well done Drogs & Derry.