Drogheda v. Start

**ifk101** · 09/08/2006, 1:03 PM

It looks likely that Start aren't going to play their first-choice centre halves against Drogheda on Thursday. Also likely that there will be a number of changes from their last league match. I don't know what to make of this. On the hand it could be that Start are more focused on the league and not "interested" in the UEFA cup. On the other hand it could be that Start don't believe that they'll have much trouble beating Drogheda. Anyways this only increases Drogheda's chances and represents a great opportunity for the league to increase its ranking.

**wws** · 09/08/2006, 1:09 PM

Originally Posted by ifk101

It looks likely that Start aren't going to play their first-choice centre halves against Drogheda on Thursday. Also likely that there will be a number of changes from their last league match. I don't know what to make of this. On the hand it could be that Start are more focused on the league and not "interested" in the UEFA cup. On the other hand it could be that Start don't believe that they'll have much trouble beating Drogheda. Anyways this only increases Drogheda's chances and represents a great opportunity for the league to increase its ranking.

warning signs for Drogs:

Sk�la 0-1 Start
16-Jul-2006 Tippeligaen (13) Odd Grenland 2-0 Start
23-Jul-2006 Tippeligaen (14) Start 2-1 Rosenborg
31-Jul-2006 Tippeligaen (15) Lyn 1-2 Start
06-Aug-2006 Tippeligaen (16) Brann 0-1 Start

Start have recently turned it around and have beaten three of the best known (in our place) teams in Norway.

Helsinki were physically stronger than Drogs and I think Start may be more of the same and probably better footballers with it (than the Finns)

**charliesboots** · 09/08/2006, 1:15 PM

Originally Posted by ifk101

It looks likely that Start aren't going to play their first-choice centre halves against Drogheda on Thursday. Also likely that there will be a number of changes from their last league match. I don't know what to make of this. On the hand it could be that Start are more focused on the league and not "interested" in the UEFA cup. On the other hand it could be that Start don't believe that they'll have much trouble beating Drogheda. Anyways this only increases Drogheda's chances and represents a great opportunity for the league to increase its ranking.

I'd also be wary of stories coming from clubs in the lead up to these sort of games. Bit of spin going on maybe.

**R�iteoir** · 09/08/2006, 1:36 PM

Saw Start beat Lyn on Monday last in the Ullevaal - their position in the League atm is a false one (second from bottom) - they have recently got rid of their manager - Tom Nordlie, and have appointed ex-Liverpool player Stig Inge Bj�rnebye in his place.

I would be very wary of them in all fairness - and would make Start favourites to progress here.

If you get out of Kristiansand Stadion without conceding - then you may have a slight chance

**pete** · 09/08/2006, 1:38 PM

I think Start have to be clear favourites to progress but euorpean football is all about importance of clear sheets at home & away goals.

**JC_GUFC** · 09/08/2006, 2:41 PM

Originally Posted by wws

warning signs for Drogs:

Sk�la 0-1 Start
16-Jul-2006 Tippeligaen (13) Odd Grenland 2-0 Start
23-Jul-2006 Tippeligaen (14) Start 2-1 Rosenborg
31-Jul-2006 Tippeligaen (15) Lyn 1-2 Start
06-Aug-2006 Tippeligaen (16) Brann 0-1 Start

Start have recently turned it around and have beaten three of the best known (in our place) teams in Norway.

You could even say that they are just Starting to play!

**Raheny Red** · 09/08/2006, 2:45 PM

Originally Posted by JC_GUFC

You could even say that they are just Starting to play!

Will you ever Finnish up with those crap puns.............

**CuanaD** · 09/08/2006, 2:49 PM

they have moved up th 8th after those results:

http://www.soccerway.com/national/norway/first/

**CuanaD** · 09/08/2006, 2:53 PM

In fact, looking at all competitions, they have won their last 5 games - conceding only 3 & scoring 11
http://www.soccerway.com/teams/norwa...-kristiansand/

**R�iteoir** · 09/08/2006, 3:45 PM

Originally Posted by CuanaD

In fact, looking at all competitions, they have won their last 5 games - conceding only 3 & scoring 11
http://www.soccerway.com/teams/norwa...-kristiansand/

They would have won the title last season only to lose it by a point thanks to Fredrikstad beating them on the last day of the season (in fact Start had a goal incorrectly disallowed in the 84th minute for offside that led to Nordlie the Start coach doing his nut at the referee

).

They also would have taken the title even if they had lost and Odd Grenland had beaten V�lerenga the same day (FTR - that game finished 2-2)

**ndrog** · 09/08/2006, 3:54 PM

start are most definetly favourites to win this leg .3 internatinals playing for them and lots of quality all over the pitch .Dont understand why people thought helsinki where physically stronger than Drogs .Seen both legs and drogs out muscled them and seem to have more left in the tank after normal time .If we can get out of there with 0 1 i will be chuffed .

**Shelsman** · 09/08/2006, 4:40 PM

Originally Posted by charliesboots

I'd also be wary of stories coming from clubs in the lead up to these sort of games. Bit of spin going on maybe.

On that note, maybe it would be best if Doolo can tell the Norwegian press that he expects Start to win both legs comfortably, which will hopefully find its way to the Start players who'll then underperform / expect to stroll it only to be ( hopefully ) stunned by Drogs.

**wws** · 09/08/2006, 4:43 PM

no doubt Doolo has already told the Norwegian TV AM girl that Drogs don't "get the credit we deserve in Norway"

Doolin has the most bizarre victim complex of any manager in the el

I think it all exists in his own head

**Real ale Madrid** · 09/08/2006, 4:55 PM

Originally Posted by wws

no doubt Doolo has already told the Norwegian TV AM girl that Drogs don't "get the credit we deserve in Norway"

...

**Schumi** · 09/08/2006, 4:58 PM

Originally Posted by wws

no doubt Doolo has already told the Norwegian TV AM girl that Drogs don't "get the credit we deserve in Norway"

... to be fair.

**A face** · 09/08/2006, 5:16 PM

Best of luck to Drogs anyway .... they are a good team to come away with a clean sheet, hopefully they can nick one aswell. It'll be tough but all euro games are.

**R�iteoir** · 09/08/2006, 9:08 PM

Looks like TV2 are streaming live coverage of the game from Kristiansand:

http://webtv.tv2.no/webtv/fotball/

**R�iteoir** · 09/08/2006, 9:14 PM

Just checked - the price to watch the match live on the website (and to watch it for as many times as you want within a week) is 50 Kroner.

Approximately €6.30

Anyone who wants help with registering with that site to watch the match - PM me.

**geysir** · 09/08/2006, 10:13 PM

Originally Posted by R�iteoir

Just checked - the price to watch the match live on the website (and to watch it for as many times as you want within a week) is 50 Kroner.

Approximately �6.30

Anyone who wants help with registering with that site to watch the match - PM me.

I just checked it out of curiousity, this is what came up on the advert for the game
"Videoen er ikke tilgjengelig for avspilling i ditt land".
'No permission to broadcast to your country' - I presume.