Setanta Cup Final

**Steve Bruce** · 10/05/2007, 1:50 PM

Could we have a thread to post links to build up of this Setanta Cup final?

Also for people to give opinions(without going into slagging matches)

Also if anyone has any info on players who are in/out of the game. And how well tickets are going?

So far Linfield are definately without - Kris Lindsay, Connor Downey & Oran Kearney.

Our tickets are selling very well and only a handful left i believe.

**passerrby** · 10/05/2007, 1:55 PM

sorry steve but hope the drogs win ..you had your day in the sun last week, but best of luck to both oh and no matter who wins except defeat gracefully

**Steve Bruce** · 10/05/2007, 1:57 PM

Originally Posted by passerrby

sorry steve but hope the drogs win ..you had your day in the sun last week, but best of luck to both oh and no matter who wins except defeat gracefully

I'll not make any excuses if we lose. No point, it's not going to give me much comfort.

I still take the Blues to win 2-1.

**Steve Bruce** · 10/05/2007, 1:57 PM

http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sp...cle2528491.ece

**galwayhoop** · 10/05/2007, 1:57 PM

and hopefully no football molestation !!

**Steve Bruce** · 10/05/2007, 1:59 PM

Originally Posted by galwayhoop

and hopefully no football molestation !!

I think we are safe this week, Corks not in the final

**paudie** · 10/05/2007, 2:00 PM

Going on past games between the 2 teams it should be tight.First goal will be crucial.

Hope theres a good crowd.

As an EL fan I hope the Drogs win but Linfield have been really impressive at getting results since the start of the Setanta and are due a lot of credit for that.

Is it true Bertie and Ian are going?

**Pablo** · 10/05/2007, 2:08 PM

The Biggest Club on The Island(TM) to win

**Steve Bruce** · 10/05/2007, 2:10 PM

Originally Posted by paudie

Going on past games between the 2 teams it should be tight.First goal will be crucial.

Hope theres a good crowd.

As an EL fan I hope the Drogs win but Linfield have been really impressive at getting results since the start of the Setanta and are due a lot of credit for that.

Is it true Bertie and Ian are going?

Apparently they have been invited, But don't know if they will turn up.

**Steve Bruce** · 10/05/2007, 2:12 PM

Originally Posted by Pablo

The Biggest Club on The Island(TM) to win

I hope your right. As said before the first goal is important, I think if Linfield get the first goal, we will be hard to shift.

To be honest the confidence isn't too high at the moment amongst Linfield supporters. Our standard of play recently has been very poor(not talking about just against Cork, against everyone) and our team looks very tired and possibly stale. Hopefully with this weeks rest(the first one in a long time) we will be a bit fresher and hopefully put on a good show and more importantly get the win.

**passerrby** · 10/05/2007, 2:24 PM

if the drogs are at there best i think they wil be unstoppable however linfield will not go gently into the night

**lofty9** · 10/05/2007, 2:25 PM

I'm torn. My despise for Drogheda equals any thoughts for Linfield. I cannot bear to see any of them win. I predict that the Belfast Kick and Rush Merchants will grind out a 0 0 draw at Full time. They will be absolutely knackered during extra time but will poach a last minute winner from nowhere. Paul Doolin will be disappointed and will blame injuries and bemoan his teams luck. Big fat Pat will then proceed to credit Linfield with having "character" whilst Felix will say that home advantage for the umpteenth final in a row was key to Linfields success. Then we will have the big baldie one rub it in everyone noses by having a pop at all who have fallen under Linfields sword. This speech will be taken straight from Stuart Byrnes locker. He will get extremely red faced whilst spouting this and his face will then turn purple as Pat Dolan slowly retracts his head from his arse.

**galwayhoop** · 10/05/2007, 2:28 PM

Originally Posted by lofty9

I'm torn. My despise for Drogheda equals any thoughts for Linfield. I cannot bear to see any of them win. I predict that the Belfast Kick and Rush Merchants will grind out a 0 0 draw at Full time. They will be absolutely knackered during extra time but will poach a last minute winner from nowhere. Paul Doolin will be disappointed and will blame injuries and bemoan his teams luck. Big fat Pat will then proceed to credit Linfield with having "character" whilst Felix will say that home advantage for the umpteenth final in a row was key to Linfields success. Then we will have the big baldie one rub it in everyone noses by having a pop at all who have fallen under Linfields sword. This speech will be taken straight from Stuart Byrnes locker. He will get extremely red faced whilst spouting this and his face will then turn purple as Pat Dolan slowly retracts his head from his arse.

all in all it sounds like you're looking forward to it then lofty???

**BohsPartisan** · 10/05/2007, 2:29 PM

Originally Posted by Steve Bruce

Apparently they have been invited, But don't know if they will turn up.

Doesn't Paisley support Ballymena?

**micls** · 10/05/2007, 2:30 PM

Originally Posted by lofty9

I'm torn. My despise for Drogheda equals any thoughts for Linfield. I cannot bear to see any of them win. I predict that the Belfast Kick and Rush Merchants will grind out a 0 0 draw at Full time. They will be absolutely knackered during extra time but will poach a last minute winner from nowhere. Paul Doolin will be disappointed and will blame injuries and bemoan his teams luck. Big fat Pat will then proceed to credit Linfield with having "character" whilst Felix will say that home advantage for the umpteenth final in a row was key to Linfields success. Then we will have the big baldie one rub it in everyone noses by having a pop at all who have fallen under Linfields sword. This speech will be taken straight from Stuart Byrnes locker. He will get extremely red faced whilst spouting this and his face will then turn purple as Pat Dolan slowly retracts his head from his arse.

Doesnt sound too bad...personally id prefer that there was a big scrap. everyone involved game was abandoned and both teams thrown out of the competition.....Then us and Pats would playoff to see who gets the money.

**Steve Bruce** · 10/05/2007, 2:31 PM

Originally Posted by BohsPartisan

Doesn't Paisley support Ballymena?

He does, but Ian and Bertie are being invited as head of states to the game.

**Steve Bruce** · 10/05/2007, 2:31 PM

Originally Posted by lofty9

I'm torn. My despise for Drogheda equals any thoughts for Linfield. I cannot bear to see any of them win. I predict that the Belfast Kick and Rush Merchants will grind out a 0 0 draw at Full time. They will be absolutely knackered during extra time but will poach a last minute winner from nowhere. Paul Doolin will be disappointed and will blame injuries and bemoan his teams luck. Big fat Pat will then proceed to credit Linfield with having "character" whilst Felix will say that home advantage for the umpteenth final in a row was key to Linfields success. Then we will have the big baldie one rub it in everyone noses by having a pop at all who have fallen under Linfields sword. This speech will be taken straight from Stuart Byrnes locker. He will get extremely red faced whilst spouting this and his face will then turn purple as Pat Dolan slowly retracts his head from his arse.

I'd take that

**galwayhoop** · 10/05/2007, 2:32 PM

Originally Posted by micls

Doesnt sound too bad...personally id prefer that there was a big scrap. everyone involved game was abandoned and both teams thrown out of the competition.....Then us and Pats would playoff to see who gets the money.

of course it would just be awarded to st. pat's without the need for a play-off. it is the setanta cup you know!!

**passerrby** · 10/05/2007, 2:34 PM

ballymena never never never

**pete** · 10/05/2007, 2:37 PM

If Linfield play like recent matches then Drogs will win. If they after skipped the beer this week then Linfield could win.

I would not expect a footballing classic & odds are against goals but heres hoping.

Best chance for Linfield is to get deep crosses in as Drogs Finn keeper is dodgy.

Thread: Setanta Cup Final

Thread Tools