Setanta Cup Final

[lilywhite stu]

Typical FAI always putting some obstacle in our way!

[Dr.Nightdub]

Think it might be better for the competition if Linfield win it. After Portadown and Dungannon getting mullered regularly in this year's group stage, it'd at least prove that LoI teams aren't invincible and might encourage whatever nordie teams are in it next year to treat it more seriously.

Would also like to see Linfield win it from a purely Pats perspective. The more hacked off Drogheda get this year, the better.

[DmanDmythDledge]

Hope Linfield win cos I said they would at the start(didn't bet on it though), but I can see Drogheda wining.

Tbh I dont give a f*** - once we win matches

That's fair enough if you didn't have players that were capable of playing football. Doolin has the players to play football that is pleasing to the eye- he doesn't do that cos he's an eejit.

[Celdrog]

. Doolin has the players to play football that is pleasing to the eye- he doesn't do that cos he's an eejit.

He's not a complete eejit though, he left you guys

[dcfcsteve]

Doesn't Paisley support Ballymena?

He managed to get a mention of them in front of the TV cameras yesterday - fair play to him.

He's probably just being a good constituency MP with such support, but sure it all counts....

[razor]

Since you brought up exciting neutrals over results can I remind people how well we played against Linfield last week

When it comes to us there are no neutrals on this MB.

Is it true that if its a draw after 90 minutes that St Pats will get the trophy?

[OneRedArmy]

When it comes to us there are no neutrals on this MB.

You wish.

Save the persecution complex.

[Steve Bruce]

Team news from Linfield

http://linfieldfc.com/interview.asp?inv=266

[galwayhoop]

Tbh I dont give a f*** - once we win matches

from a team supporters point of view thats perfectly fine. however i think the point being made earlier is that there may be a fair few neutrals (and possibly non eL/IL supporters) watching and with drogs and linfield playing it is unlikely to be an open and exciting game.

from a neutral point of view a pat's and cork final would probably be more appealing purley for entertainment value.

that said both linfield and drogheda deserve credit for reaching the final and it is the managers job to get results - by whatever means possible. they may get respect from neutrals for playing fluent attacking football but the only way to get the respect of your fans and more importantly keep your job is by winning games and trophies!!!

[Steve Bruce]

I think the problem with this game is, the two teams are so evenly matched.

Drogs have to be favourites though, defending champions, a lot fresher. Linfield have played in and around 60 games and have looked jaded in recent weeks. On the upside, we have a home game so hopefully that'll pull us through.

[razor]

You wish.

Save the persecution complex.

So someone does really like us?
Brilliant.
Remember, we have to stay positive though despite the torrential onslaught against us.

[ndrog]

Of course you're well capable of doing it but you don't. And eveyr other fan in the country thinks likewise. Its not about whether you deserved to beat pats, its about whether you're going to excite nuetrals. And the answer is no

read the post again .We DID do it , against " you " to put you out of the setanta cup , REMEMBER ? And since when has it been about exciting nuetrals .Cork excited loads of nuetrals with some nice football and lost to linfield .Results business .Play crap and still win , we did it in last years final and will be happy if we do it again

[Dodge]

IF you think that was good football, that would be pleasing to a nuetral, there's no hope for you my friend...

[ndrog]

Again try READING my original post .I make reference to the last part of the game .The last 20 mins of the sacond half and extra time .We played some decent football did we not ? Lots of people on here seemed to think we did .

[Dodge]

And read my last post

[ndrog]

I did ,its you thats concerned about pleasing nuetrals , i wanT to win the game at all costs .Hope its a great game with some wonderful football but at the end of the day dont care as long as we win .Im off now to get excited about cup final day tomorrow .YIPEE

[Dodge]

The ONLY point I made was that you're an ugly team to watch. I didn't say anything how effective you are.

[Steve Bruce]

I did ,its you thats concerned about pleasing nuetrals , i wanT to win the game at all costs .Hope its a great game with some wonderful football but at the end of the day dont care as long as we win .Im off now to get excited about cup final day tomorrow .YIPEE

I agree, although I prefare good football, if we get the result I'll not complain.

Are you heading up tomorrow mate?

[ndrog]

Heading up on the 10 o clock train and going to the shankill for a few light refreshments pre match .Hope i can actually see the game

Dodge i think your being very unfair about The drogs team being ugly .Fabio and zayed are big favourites with the ladies round here ya know .

[dcfcsteve]

Given the political developments of this week, I hope the non-Setanta media will highlight how easily Drogs and Linfield fans will be mingling for this game.

Setanta did a nice piece on it for one of their group games, but we need the mainstream media to pick-up on such good news stories for the domestic game.