Ventspils v Linfield

[Gerrit]

I just wish all Northern Ireland teams well, so that I can see some decent games here

Ports going out is bearable, it was against a Norwegian side. Even though as a Rosenborg fan, I am supposed to hate potential championshipcrown-robbers such as the Stavanger scum

[hamish]

If we were to play in Europe I doubt we would be playing it in Oriel - we only have 1000 seats and you have to have all seating for European games. When we were in UEFA cup when we won the FAI cup in 2002 we played in Tolka Park.

Thanks man - forgot about the seating rule and the Tolka game.

[Rebal Boy]

Overall its been a good night for Ireland and Welsh teams in europe expect Longford and Ports. I'm glad Rhyl got though. I'm not too fond of Linfield but its good that they won overall too. I'd love to see us get Dundee United in the next round.

[Duncan Gardner]

It's a historic moment that will be recognised as ground-breaking by future generations.

Yes, Linfield have won a UEFA cup tie.

Though the thought of hordes of Glenmen gurning into their beer as they pretend to be annoyed by the IL's coefficient improving, is even more amusing eh?