1st division

**eelmonster** · 19/09/2008, 9:28 AM

Shels looked very ordinary, I thought, until Keely put on Rutherford and that big no. 14 late in the second half, but we thoroughly deserved the win. After we scored our second goal it looked like it was going to be a rout, but we allowed Shels back into the game. I totally agree with Leixlip Red, the refereeing and officiating was shocking, some dreadful decisions and a total lack of co-ordination between ref and his assistants. However, that doesn't excuse the behaviour of some of the Shels supporters, glad to hear the guards nicked one of the little scumbags who were throwing bottles onto the pitch, hopefully it was the guy who hit the linesman.

**Black and White** · 19/09/2008, 10:17 AM

Shels deserved nothing from last night...im not being biased or anything but we played the better football, they were chasing the game from the start and the entire secong half all they did was lump the ball into the box and players falling over and then mcgill screaming and shouting at every instance looking for a pen! If the referee was any decent robbie hedderman would have been sent off, its a yellow card offense for slamming the ball into the ground when a decision goes against you and he did it four times last night.As well as a few late tackles which the ref just gave a free for. He also "attacked" a five yr old on the shed side for not giving the ball back to him when it went out for a throw in. Like comeon, the wee "fella", just kicked it back onto the pitch!no need for that kind of cr!!p!!

**finnpark** · 19/09/2008, 10:22 AM

Well done Dundalk, was shocked to see Dundalk winning but welcome to the top tier. Just hope we are still there next season. Good to see another border club in the premier.

Your �80M for the TG4 Tv deal is on the way to you

**eamoss** · 19/09/2008, 10:50 AM

Last night was great and all beating our title rivals but I think we might be jumping the gun we aren't promoted yet we still have 8 games left. Waterford still have two games in hand to us and if the win both games we are only 2 points clear.

We always mess up against Monaghan so by Sunday week we could be one point behind.

Originally Posted by finnpark

Your €80M for the TG4 Tv deal is on the way to you

Sweet

**jinxy lilywhite** · 19/09/2008, 11:02 AM

Originally Posted by eamoss

Last night was great and all beating our title rivals but I think we might be jumping the gun we aren't promoted yet we still have 8 games left. Waterford still have two games in hand to us and if the win both games we are only 2 points clear.

We always mess up against Monaghan so by Sunday week we could be one point behind.

Sweet

Oh so very true. Last series beat Waterford but then only picked up one from the next 6. Rollercoaster ride indeed.
I be a fervant Wexford Youths supporter tonight. On Monday I'll support the Shels.

**HarpoJoyce** · 19/09/2008, 11:13 AM

Originally Posted by eelmonster

Shels looked very ordinary, I thought, until Keely put on Rutherford and that big no. 14 late in the second half, but we thoroughly deserved the win. .......

Darren Forsyth, played a small number of senior games for UCd this season. Was very prolific in the 'A' Division before going to Shelbourne in july.

**sligoman** · 19/09/2008, 11:24 AM

Originally Posted by The Lilywhites

Who gives a f�ck what you want.

Yourself, SMorgan and jinxy lilywhite obviously saying as you replied.

**jinxy lilywhite** · 19/09/2008, 11:43 AM

Originally Posted by The Lilywhites

Who gives a f�ck what you want.

Originally Posted by sligoman

Yourself, SMorgan and jinxy lilywhite obviously saying as you replied.

Actually I don't give a f what you want. You look after your club and we'll look after the best run club in the league.

**shep** · 19/09/2008, 12:30 PM

Originally Posted by HarpoJoyce

Darren Forsyth, played a small number of senior games for UCd this season. Was very prolific in the 'A' Division before going to Shelbourne in july.

Looked very dangerous last night,strong in the air.

**holidaysong** · 19/09/2008, 1:48 PM

"It's ****ing on now, chaps."

**LeixlipRed** · 19/09/2008, 4:07 PM

I reckon if we win our last 9 games we'll finish a good bit clear. however, there isn't a chance in hell that's gonna happen. And Forsyth was class last night. Gives 100% even though he's got the touch of a rapist. Sparky should have started. Even at his age he's class at this level. Dundalk deserved it but we really are both ordinary teams. Dundalk fans talking about displacing Harps/Sligo in the Premier would want a quick reality check there.

**trevy** · 19/09/2008, 5:33 PM

3 points is vital for Waterford United tonight and I reckon we need another win Monday night v Shelbourne to keep the pressure on Dundalk. If Shels lose Monday night they'll probably be out of contention as well.

**The Lilywhites** · 19/09/2008, 8:52 PM

Three horse race with Fingal now out of it. Could be down to a head to head between Dundalk and Waterford if Shels get beaten on Monday.

**adamd164** · 19/09/2008, 9:06 PM

If Waterford win on Monday now this title race will really hot up. Would narrow the gap to just 2 points.

**Lamper.sffc** · 20/09/2008, 11:57 AM

What a way to end your promotion hopes. Two dreadful games from our team. 3 horse race that may end up being 2 soon depending on mondays game.

**stann** · 20/09/2008, 5:08 PM

Originally Posted by trevy

If Shels lose Monday night they'll probably be out of contention as well.

Originally Posted by The Lilywhites

Three horse race with Fingal now out of it. Could be down to a head to head between Dundalk and Waterford if Shels get beaten on Monday.

Originally Posted by Lamper.sffc

3 horse race that may end up being 2 soon depending on mondays game.

Have all ye fellas forgotten everything that has happened in the league before last week or something?

Or is it a new rule that all the twists and turns in a season have to stop in the middle of September?

If any of the top teams were in the habit of winning all their games they'd have been champions ages ago. They're not, so it's a bit previous to be talking of teams 'out of it' just yet, when the right couple of bad results will catapult any of the four back into the mix.

**shep** · 22/09/2008, 10:11 AM

Come on Shels,do yourselves(and Dundalk

) a favour by getting a positive result tonight.Gonna head up to this,will there be much of a crowd??

**holidaysong** · 22/09/2008, 10:15 AM

I was going to go myself but it wouldn't be much fun to go to a football match hoping for a 0-0 draw..

**shep** · 22/09/2008, 10:16 AM

Originally Posted by holidaysong

I was going to go myself but it wouldn't be much fun to go to a football match hoping for a 0-0 draw..

Shels win wouldnt be bad Holiday!!!!

**holidaysong** · 22/09/2008, 10:22 AM

Originally Posted by shep

Shels win wouldnt be bad Holiday!!!!

It wouldn't be the worst alright but I'd still prefer a draw. That would keep us a nice bit ahead of Waterford while at the same time it'd pretty much eliminate Shels from the promotion race (in my opinion).