Rovers V Bohs

**mypost** · 24/08/2006, 1:35 AM

Originally Posted by nshoop

they are expected to win as they are all full-time professionals in the premier

The Bold bit is news to me.

they have just beaten this years champions

With 10+ games to go, how did you work that one out??

**nshoop** · 24/08/2006, 1:53 AM

Originally Posted by mypost

The Bold bit is news to me.

Their first eleven must be professionals and most the others

With 10+ games to go, how did you work that one out??

Lets be realistic,unless they fold they'll win the league.

**swano** · 24/08/2006, 2:01 AM

nshoop, you're talking more rubbish. Shels may be favourites but they're behind Derry with a game more played so they're hardly a shoe in for the league.

**mypost** · 24/08/2006, 2:18 AM

Originally Posted by nshoop

Lets be realistic,unless they fold they'll win the league.

Let's be realistic, they've taken 1 point from their last 6. Not all their opponents cave in against them like UCD, Waterford, and Sligo. Unlike other leagues, the NL Premier Division is fiercely competitive, which usually goes down to the wire, and rarely is the title retained.

We are a shoe-in for our own league though

Sorry neutrals.

Red&White · 24/08/2006, 7:24 AM

Originally Posted by nshoop

Lets be realistic,unless they fold they'll win the league.

Sure it's just like the way we were supposed to collapse in the second half of last season. "Any weekend now, the run's gonna come to an end...."

**DvB** · 24/08/2006, 7:58 AM

Originally Posted by RedBlackArmy

Presuming you win 'that other league' this year I wonder if they'll count it as 16?

15 + a half!!

**NY Hoop** · 24/08/2006, 9:57 AM

nshoops and mypost always good for a laugh

KOH

**manic da hoop** · 24/08/2006, 9:59 AM

The most important aspect of this game for us is that it provides a much needed and well deserved break from the monotony of Division One football. If we even come close to creating an upset it will be a bonus. I think our players realise that they are not under the same kind of pressure a Rovers side normally would be in a game like this. They are a fantastic young squad with a great attitude. We've nothing to loose and everything to gain here. Obviously none of us want to see us get a hiding but, thankfully, our defense is very strong (six goals conceeded in 22 games isn't bad, regardless of the quality of the opposition). My only concern is if we fall behind early on, as I just can't see any way back into the game if we do. We simply simple don't have enough quality in two thirds of the pitch so I just don't know where the chance are going to come from. But as mypost says, the longer it stays 0-0 the greater our chances - it's the Cup, so you never know. That said, if I had to call it now I'd go for 1 or 2-0 to Bohs.

**Buller** · 24/08/2006, 10:42 AM

TICKETS WILL BE ON SALE OUTSIDE TOLKA PARK ON THE NIGHT

**manic da hoop** · 24/08/2006, 11:20 AM

That rumour has been doing the rounds since last night, but still no mention on our website

**Roverstillidie** · 24/08/2006, 12:33 PM

Originally Posted by manic da hoop

That rumour has been doing the rounds since last night, but still no mention on our website

its not a rumour

**hoops1** · 24/08/2006, 12:38 PM

Tickets on sale on the night its on the official site

**mypost** · 24/08/2006, 1:07 PM

Originally Posted by manic da hoop

If we even come close to creating an upset it will be a bonus. My only concern is if we fall behind early on, as I just can't see any way back into the game if we do. if I had to call it now I'd go for 1 or 2-0 to Bohs.

We went behind early to Bohs in the away games last season, and took 4 points from 6. Given the nature of the match, and our record at Fortress Tolka, I won't regard it as a shock if we win.

**nshoop** · 24/08/2006, 1:48 PM

Originally Posted by swano

nshoop, you're talking more rubbish. Shels may be favourites but they're behind Derry with a game more played so they're hardly a shoe in for the league.

Derry are a very good side but shels are absolutely class,way to good a standard of football for our league and with byrne and crowe or even o'neil up front they'll hammer goals past anybody.The blip had to come but as I said before the only way I can see them not winning the league is if financial difficulties come into play and give your opinion but don't disgard mine totally please,we're all entitled to one,koh

**placid casual** · 24/08/2006, 2:06 PM

sorry but couldnt let this go .

"way to good a standard of football for our league "

are you for real?
or should that be reel as you were obviously born with a fishing rod in your hand. classic wum.

do you honestly believe that shels are too good for this league??
they are the football equivilant of diet coke.
kinda sugary and make you burp but ultimatley take the copper of pennies.

**nshoop** · 24/08/2006, 2:17 PM

Originally Posted by placid casual

sorry but couldnt let this go .

"way to good a standard of football for our league "

are you for real?
or should that be reel as you were obviously born with a fishing rod in your hand. classic wum.

do you honestly believe that shels are too good for this league??
they are the football equivilant of diet coke.
kinda sugary and make you burp but ultimatley take the copper of pennies.

Who's as good as them?They have a great defence with hawkins and heary,hawkins out being the reason they lost to the scum,fantastic midfield,ndo is top-class,cahill has really found his place and is brilliant on the wing and what can you say about their strikers,absolutely lethal.I'm sorry but when shels are at full stenght they can hammer anybody,it's quite scary but understandable as they had all the cash and it's finally paying dividends.

**Schumi** · 24/08/2006, 2:28 PM

Originally Posted by nshoop

Who's as good as them?

Derry.

**manic da hoop** · 24/08/2006, 2:48 PM

Originally Posted by nshoop

Who's as good as them?They have a great defence with hawkins and heary,hawkins out being the reason they lost to the scum,fantastic midfield,ndo is top-class,cahill has really found his place and is brilliant on the wing and what can you say about their strikers,absolutely lethal.I'm sorry but when shels are at full stenght they can hammer anybody,it's quite scary but understandable as they had all the cash and it's finally paying dividends.

Yeah, if it wasn't for the fact that they were eliminated from the first round of the Inter-Toto Cup by a Danish team they would surely have advanced all the way to the UEFA Cup Final

Seriously though: are you a wind-up?

**dfx-** · 24/08/2006, 2:55 PM

Originally Posted by manic da hoop

But as mypost says, the longer it stays 0-0 the greater our chances - it's the Cup, so you never know.

Nah, mypost probably thinks it will finish 4-0 to Rovers..

As for Derry/Shels, it depends on whether Shels can regain the form pre-Caark. The 6-0 performance against UCD was convincing enough that they'll obliterate the easier games and pick up plenty of points, they just need the form at the time to beat Derry. They could win the league easily.