Derry v Gretna Live on Setanta

**geysir** · 10/08/2006, 8:48 PM

Most enjoyable footie thread ever

Great victory and rubbing it in, in style.

**holidaysong** · 10/08/2006, 8:49 PM

Originally Posted by ger121

Did the site crash for anyone else?? Must have been to many people trying to post

Yup, crashed for me. How often do you see an Irish team win 5-1 away in Europe though?!?

Great result Derry. You have done yourselves and the league proud tonight. Well done.

**kdjaC** · 10/08/2006, 8:50 PM

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/foot...pe/4775577.stm

Gretna 1-5 Derry City
Gretna's European debut ended in crushing defeat as lethal Derry City all but assured their place in the first round proper of the Uefa Cup.

Ryan McGuffie gave Gretna an early lead but Darren Kelly responded for Derry as honours remained even at the interval.

But the second-half was dominated by some masterclass finishing from Derry as they beat Gretna into submission.

Both Kevin Deery and Ciaran Martyn bagged braces as the strong Irish side ran out thoroughly convincing winners.

Gretna manager Rowan Alexander retained the starting 11 responsible for the 6-0 weekend thrashing of Hamilton Accies.

Derry were minus Killian Brennan, though Kevin Deery, Gary Beckett and Stephen O'Flynn were all passed fit.

The Irish side started strongly but an error from goalkeeper David Forde let in McGuffie, whose shot fell wide.

McGuffie got it right in the 12th minute though, pouncing on Brendan McGill's header to send a low left-foot shot into the corner of the net for Gretna's first ever European goal.

Derry were back on level terms mid-way through the half when Sean Hargan collected a long ball on the left and sent in a cross for Kelly to beat Alan Main with a hanging header.

Gretna's Chris Innes was booked shortly after the break for a trip on Ciaran Martyn and from the resultant free-kick Deery blasted a superb finish into the top corner of Gretna's net.

Deery had the ball in the back of the net again two minutes later when he fired a ferocious half-volley past the helpless Main from 35 yards.

The Gretna goalkeeper was beaten again after 63 minutes when Martyn raced into the box, rounded Main and squeezed a successful shot between two defenders in the goalmouth.

Martyn then rounded off the rout with his second to virtually assure Derry's progress in the Uefa Cup and leave Gretna stunned.

Well done Derry and thanks for 100 blips i won.

kdjac

**pete** · 10/08/2006, 8:51 PM

Amazing result. Gutted to discover was only shown on Setanta 1 UK

Was listening on BBC 5 live & great to here them discuss the merits of irsh football.

Greatest European campaign by the eL in living memory!

**el punter** · 10/08/2006, 8:51 PM

A thread for printing and framing lads. The best night I've experienced in the league since Bohs v Aberdeen - and I was AT that game

**anto eile** · 10/08/2006, 8:51 PM

Originally Posted by ger121

Did the site crash for anyone else?? Must have been to many people trying to post

They have to be in the next round now.

couldnt log in for ages myself.
great result for derry/irish football.
listneed to it on radio foyle (i think).two derry fans chatting about coming over on the boat/going home later/how great the night is. their converstaion was interrupted quite often though by derry goal after goal!

fair play to derry
**** any one who thought gretna are better/would win etc

roddy collins failed player failed manager failed gaa manager failed plasterer. what would that tosser know anyway.stocking of sh!te

**Buller** · 10/08/2006, 8:53 PM

Im In Awe And Amazement! And I Shoudnt Be... Well Played Derry, Played Them Off The Park! Fantastic Result For The League!!! Past My Wildest Predictions!!! :d :d :d

**James** · 10/08/2006, 8:55 PM

i think there was so many people trying to post on this thread at once some time after the 5th goal went in it must have gone down
v proud eircom league fan tonight

**dapman1** · 10/08/2006, 8:58 PM

Well done to Derry, what will all those barstoolers and their Scottish football have to say now

**A face** · 10/08/2006, 8:58 PM

I just dont like some of the people saying it was amazing that Derry actually won. Maybe thats what the league is missing, a bit of faith. Fair enough i wouldn't have said 1:5 but i always know Derry would spank them.

Setanta commentators meant to be really struggling with the excuses ... five freakish goals and the like, pftt, they just look dumb now in fairness.

**R�iteoir** · 10/08/2006, 8:58 PM

Lads - tonight and the next few days - are a proud time to be a supporter of the League of Ireland.

Hold your heads up high - and let the buzz envelop you

**pineapple stu** · 10/08/2006, 8:59 PM

Originally Posted by Gareth

RTE are just having a banter, no commentary, just a chat!!

Thought the RT� coverage was superb. Really felt as close to being at the match as it could have. The commentators were fans, basically - cheering at every goal and going mental. They knew their stuff as well - no panic when the goal went in, said things were still going well for Derry, slagged my mate Davey Forde

- and how right they were.

Would love to be a Derry fan on the p!ss in Glasgow tonight!

**James** · 10/08/2006, 9:00 PM

"it wasnt to be for gretna tonight... thrashed 5-1 by derry city from the eircom league."

sweet to hear that closing the bbc radio coverage

**co. down green** · 10/08/2006, 9:01 PM

Superb win for Derry and Kevin Deery has certainly earned his call up to the u21 squad.

**A face** · 10/08/2006, 9:01 PM

Originally Posted by anto eile

couldnt log in for ages myself.
roddy collins failed player failed manager failed gaa manager failed plasterer. what would that tosser know anyway.stocking of sh!te

He just cant win can he ..... this one really blew up in his face, he looks pathetic beyond belief now.

**geysir** · 10/08/2006, 9:04 PM

I listened to 5 Live, just out of curiousity, when the penny finally dropped they were very complementary. Said that 3 of the goals were the finest you would see anywhere in European football.

**dancinpants** · 10/08/2006, 9:04 PM

Sittin in the office here, and I just want to scream!!!!!!

But I have one question though - how sh!t are Hamilton

**R�iteoir** · 10/08/2006, 9:08 PM

Originally Posted by dancinpants

Sittin in the office here, and I just want to scream!!!!!!

But I have one question though - how sh!t are Hamilton

Can't stop smiling myself

Derry - continuing the Bohs European tradition of handing out defeats to Scottish teams

**holidaysong** · 10/08/2006, 9:09 PM

Originally Posted by geysir

I listened to 5 Live, just out of curiousity, when the penny finally dropped they were very complementary. Said that 3 of the goals were the finest you would see anywhere in European football.

Yeah fair play to them. They gave credit where it was due tonight. They had nothing but praise for the league, Derry and their fans. A great advertisement for the league on UK national radio.

**cheifo** · 10/08/2006, 9:10 PM

I thought Pat McCauliffe(sp?) and Tony Doherty on RTE were fantastic.Congragulations Derry amazing stuff...now can we have Kevin back please?

HARPS TILL I DIE