North v South cup competitions

[holidaysong]

... Linfield played Dundalk in Europe as well around that time and one of the ties had to be played in England or something due to security concerns!

It was the Netherlands.

[David]

Thats right it was a draw in both matches Linfield went through on away goals didn't they? when was that early 80s?

Also recall hearing that Linfield played Dundalk in Europe as well around that time and one of the ties had to be played in England or something due to security concerns!

Shamrock Rovers-Linfield game was 0-0 in Belfast and 1-1 in Milltown. Linfield fans were banned from Milltown as it was in the wake of the trouble at the Bohs v Rangers game although a few hundred still went. It was in 1984. Dundalk game was 1979. 1-1 at Oriel with serious trouble which resulted in Linfield being punished and their home game being played in Holland with the Blues losing 2-0.

[WeAreRovers]

Never heard bout that one before! although it is a bit before my time! Its strange though because I thought Cliftonville and Shamrock Rovers fans got on well! I've seen Rovers/Cliftonville T-shirts before!

It's true alright young man, but since the late 80s relations between both sets have been very good, visits to each other's games, t-shirts, fanzines etc.

As for the EC 1984 v Linfield....looking forward to revenge in the Setanta next year!

KOH