Drogheda on Saturday!

**redrov2005** · 09/03/2008, 9:10 PM

Originally Posted by roversman

be real if we get anything from the next two games will be a bonus
as it will take time for us to gel and playing the top teams dosent help
its after these games we got to pick up the points

Lads we have got to lose this mentality and quickly. We have a professional set up assembled at no little expense. Cook's stuff about " we can't compete with the likes of Drogheda and Pat's" is true to a point. But that attitude transmits itself to the players.

Ye won't hear Pat Scully coming out with that stuff and his "part time" outfit did Drogheda on their home patch. Also his comment in the Champion that " a fit Alan Moore is better than Sligo Rovers" was a bizarre comment. I know what he was getting at but it was a clumsy thing to say.

**Only1Rovers** · 10/03/2008, 4:44 PM

Originally Posted by redrov2005

Also his comment in the Champion that " a fit Alan Moore is better than Sligo Rovers" was a bizarre comment. I know what he was getting at but it was a clumsy thing to say.

He made similar comments about Boco, which I thought were unnecessary, how and ever.....

I think we'll give Drogs a good game.

Doubt Hughes will get a game... never rated him anyway....

**Guts&Glory** · 11/03/2008, 5:55 AM

Originally Posted by SligoBrewer

What did Turner do?

He gave 100% to the club as well.

Forced Rovers hand into letting him go to be back with his buddie Seanie......didnt last long though.....

**Guts&Glory** · 11/03/2008, 5:57 AM

Originally Posted by Boo_Boy

slipped getting out of the shower

Ya lads he made that up including the visit to Casualty Dept of the Hospital and 4 stitches in a head wound that he had.

Suppose it was all an act eh??!!

**The Outsider** · 11/03/2008, 8:49 AM

dont think the match should be about Hughes.Yeah of course he was a part of the reason why Rovers did so well last season but now he has been well replaced. Boco in midfield will show drogheda that hughes is not missed and hopefully Rovers can come out with a win. the fans will play a big part if they turn up in big numbers.

**sligoman** · 11/03/2008, 3:26 PM

Don't think anyone said the match is about Hughes, of course it's not. It's about Rovers putting in a good performance and hopefully getting some result.

**south sligo red** · 11/03/2008, 4:31 PM

Have to say i,m really excited about the match on saturday as I missed the game at richmond park. I,m also confident that we can get a result with the lads coming back into the defence. I reckon we can pull off a 2-1 win with the goals coming from judge(hopefully he'll start) and boco. I,m bringing a few 1st time visitors with me so it should be a great evening!

**ndrog** · 11/03/2008, 4:48 PM

Looking forward to our first away game of the season .Never an easy team to play and i think you have a good manager in mr cook .However we really need to be beating the likes of yourselves , no disrespect . We were terrible against Shams so hopefully there will be a bit of a backlash and you get a hiding

**Rovers1** · 11/03/2008, 5:49 PM

Originally Posted by ndrog

We were terrible against Shams so hopefully there will be a bit of a backlash and you get a hiding

right back at ya ndrog

we'll be looking to put Pats behind us too.

think we'll get a point out of this...

**avvenalaf** · 11/03/2008, 6:50 PM

Ndrog, I don't know if you are aware of this but, unlike every other team in the league, we do not play our home games on a football pitch. We play on an allotment. Consequently, as in golf, local knowledge is a huge advantage. Our lads know where to chip the ball to avoid a divot/pothole and it would be a very frustrating evening for you but for the fact that the FAI have intervened and decided that wild shots over the bar - of which there will be many - will count as points as in the GAA. Prediction? Rovers 1-12 Drogheda 2-9 (a draw).

**red arrow** · 12/03/2008, 9:37 PM

must think positive on this one . im going for rovers to win in a dramatic game.
this is a big game for us and our players now is the time to show the talent we have. unfortuately i wont be there but will be glued to mobile phone . all the best to everybody and i hope the crowd turn out. with all the rain the pitch will be very heavy butwe can do the trick

**ndrog** · 13/03/2008, 10:49 AM

Originally Posted by avvenalaf

Ndrog, I don't know if you are aware of this but, unlike every other team in the league, we do not play our home games on a football pitch. We play on an allotment. Consequently, as in golf, local knowledge is a huge advantage. Our lads know where to chip the ball to avoid a divot/pothole and it would be a very frustrating evening for you but for the fact that the FAI have intervened and decided that wild shots over the bar - of which there will be many - will count as points as in the GAA. Prediction? Rovers 1-12 Drogheda 2-9 (a draw).

HA HA ! good stuff .Ploughed Farmers field i think was the quote

**neutrino** · 13/03/2008, 11:46 AM

With the new Monday Night Soccer (MSN) show on Rte in fully swing , it's important to have our home games showing up well. Where will the TV camera be for the games ? has anything been done re: some kind of gantry on the Jinks avenue side ? Would look poor from the West Stand if it's going to continue from there. I'm sure the pitch could be mention too on the Show - well let's hope it is as that would mean Drogheda probably be moaning if/when they lose

**forza rovers** · 13/03/2008, 3:12 PM

Originally Posted by neutrino

With the new Monday Night Soccer (MSN) show on Rte in fully swing , it's important to have our home games showing up well. Where will the TV camera be for the games ? has anything been done re: some kind of gantry on the Jinks avenue side ? Would look poor from the West Stand if it's going to continue from there. I'm sure the pitch could be mention too on the Show - well let's hope it is as that would mean Drogheda probably be moaning if/when they lose

its being built is should be done in the next week or so

**deecay** · 13/03/2008, 3:27 PM

Originally Posted by forza rovers

its being built is should be done in the next week or so

Great,didnt think they would get going that quick

**Only1Rovers** · 13/03/2008, 4:34 PM

With a full compliment (I really hope Dick is back) I think this game will give us a fantastic opportunity to kick-start the season following last weeks disappointment.

Although we were convincingly beaten by Pat's I'm still very excited about Saturday night. Spoke to Coleman the other night and I got the feeling that he can't wait to get back.

Will we be donning the new kit on Saturday night?

**Rovers1** · 13/03/2008, 5:49 PM

Originally Posted by neutrino

With the new Monday Night Soccer (MSN) show on Rte in fully swing , it's important to have our home games showing up well. Where will the TV camera be for the games ? has anything been done re: some kind of gantry on the Jinks avenue side ? Would look poor from the West Stand if it's going to continue from there. I'm sure the pitch could be mention too on the Show - well let's hope it is as that would mean Drogheda probably be moaning if/when they lose

they want to put both the red containers behind the shed end on top of the Jinx....dont really fancy Tony O Donoghue and Sean Connor falling on top of me though, no way the Jinks could hold it!