Not sure if there is a thread already. If there is - apologies.
To my shame, I have never got into LOI properly. Not until this year.
The young lad begged me to go to a few Sligo Rovers games and I'm hooked.
Anyway, what a season the League is having this year.
Any one of 4 teams can win the League.
RTE and Virgin have got on board with quality coverage.
But you still need a product and the product is good.
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Shelbourne Derry City last game of season too.
Quote from: imtommygunn on October 08, 2024, 11:37:17 AMShelbourne Derry City last game of season too.
If Shelbourne are still in it. They just can't pick up any points at the moment.
The loss of Will Jarvis who they loan from Hull being called by to his parent club seems to have been a huge loss.
Which 4 clubs can win it, surely 4th, 5th and 6th are all equally capable of winning it now?
St. Pat's are the form team at the minute but it may be too late in the season to make up the difference.
Derry City ard in the driving seat.
2 games in hand.
Be good to get the 6pts there though.
Def in Derry City's hands though at times you'd think them or Shels don't want to win it, the way they drop points.
With Derry home to Shels last game.. the double is very much on.
Quote from: Truthsayer on October 08, 2024, 12:29:00 PMDef in Derry City's hands though at times you'd think them or Shels don't want to win it, the way they drop points.
With Derry home to Shels last game.. the double is very much on.
I don't know - Derry have to play an on fire St. Pats, A north-west derby with Sligo, Bohs and Shels. None of those will be easy.
Been following the LoI for years and I have to stay the standard and facilities have improved greatly over the years. Not least due to Friday night football and switching the league to the summer. Not like the dinosaurs here in th North but that's a different discussion.
Anyways I'd be surprised if Rovers don't win it now. She's and to a lesser extent Derry, have $hit the nest over the last month. Rovers should take maximum points in their last 3 games against 3 of the bottom 4 although stranger things have happened. If Derry n Sheks draw on the last day it'll hand the title to rovers.
I don't think it'll go down as an excellent season standard wise but it'll definitely go down as an exciting one
Just on that the st parse shelbourne game last week was one of the best I seen all season
Up the harps
Quote from: marty34 on October 08, 2024, 12:26:23 PMDerry City ard in the driving seat.
2 games in hand.
Be good to get the 6pts there though.
You wouldn't think so listening to their fans, a crowd of melters
Quote from: From the Bunker on October 08, 2024, 11:21:14 AMNot sure if there is a thread already. If there is - apologies.
To my shame, I have never got into LOI properly. Not until this year.
The young lad begged me to go to a few Sligo Rovers games and I'm hooked.
Anyway, what a season the League is having this year.
Any one of 4 teams can win the League.
RTE and Virgin have got on board with quality coverage.
But you still need a product and the product is good.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GZOsBOPWcAAQNx_?format=jpg&name=small)
Some comedown for Dundalk over the past decade.
First Division is where it's at anyway. Come on the Harps! ;D
Shamrock rovers have the easier run in and should win their remaining games and only for a terrible refereeing decision against Derry they would've won that match as well.
Can Shels and Derry put any sort of run together in the remaining games to stay ahead of them. Should be plenty of twists left yet.
Looking at that league table, it's tight alright but what stands out for me is the goal difference.
It's not that much in terms of more goals scored V goals against for the teams at the top. Mustn't have been too many 6 - 0 hammerings dished out. Especially after 30+ games.
Big game for derry tonight. Need the 3 pts to keep the pressure on the other 2.
Quote from: An Watcher on October 11, 2024, 06:59:10 PMBig game for derry tonight. Need the 3 pts to keep the pressure on the other 2.
Derry should win easy enough. Bohs are on a poor run. Alan Reynolds could be gone soon.
As I said earlier on this thread ix like none of the top teams want to win the league.. serious bottling going on. Derry City 1-1 Bohs tonite..
As last night proved - games in hand does not mean points in hand.
Paddy Power has Derry 13/10, Shamrock Rovers 2/1, Shels 5/2, Pats 14/1, Galway 40/1, Sligo 80/1
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Derry home to Sligo on Monday and last game home to Shels. If they don't win it from here...
Quote from: An Watcher on October 08, 2024, 03:57:50 PMBeen following the LoI for years and I have to stay the standard and facilities have improved greatly over the years. Not least due to Friday night football and switching the league to the summer. Not like the dinosaurs here in th North but that's a different discussion.
Anyways I'd be surprised if Rovers don't win it now. She's and to a lesser extent Derry, have $hit the nest over the last month. Rovers should take maximum points in their last 3 games against 3 of the bottom 4 although stranger things have happened. If Derry n Sheks draw on the last day it'll hand the title to rovers.
I don't think it'll go down as an excellent season standard wise but it'll definitely go down as an exciting one
Just on that the st parse shelbourne game last week was one of the best I seen all season
Up the harps
I've had a look at some of the grounds on Google satellite and street view. Some of them look like something from the pre-Hillsborough era and look shockingly dated. Is there a plan to do a lot of rebuilding on any of them?
Derry def determined not to win the league. HT: 0-1 Sligo RTE 2
Quote from: From the Bunker on October 12, 2024, 09:14:28 AMAs last night proved - games in hand does not mean points in hand.
Paddy Power has Derry 13/10, Shamrock Rovers 2/1, Shels 5/2, Pats 14/1, Galway 40/1, Sligo 80/1
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Derry 1-0 down at HT. 9/4 to win game is excellent odds.
Quote from: Gael85 on October 14, 2024, 08:14:38 PMQuote from: From the Bunker on October 12, 2024, 09:14:28 AMAs last night proved - games in hand does not mean points in hand.
Paddy Power has Derry 13/10, Shamrock Rovers 2/1, Shels 5/2, Pats 14/1, Galway 40/1, Sligo 80/1
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Derry 1-0 down at HT. 9/4 to win game is excellent odds.
Not the way they're playing. Sligo more likely to get a second goal
Spoke too soon!... 1-1 OG...
Quote from: Truthsayer on October 14, 2024, 08:27:38 PMSpoke too soon!... 1-1 OG...
Only one winner now. Sligo failed to kill Derry with a second goal.
Quote from: Gael85 on October 14, 2024, 08:30:53 PMQuote from: Truthsayer on October 14, 2024, 08:27:38 PMSpoke too soon!... 1-1 OG...
Only one winner now. Sligo failed to kill Derry with a second goal.
Could go either way.. Derry very poor
Very poor from Derry. Jammy og saved them. Sligo better team for last 15 mins with 10 men. Is terrible this year.. top 3 teams have failed to win 19/20 of their 33 games.
Exciting few games last night but ultimately they all won. Big goal for rovers as a draw would have screwed them. At one point I thought pats were going to be right in there. I really can't see derry beating pats or shelbourne now. I think rovers have it
Shamrock Rovers 6/4
Shelbourne 15/8
Derry City 2/1
St Patrick's Athletic 12/1
Is hard to have sympathy for Derry City. League was there for the taking but 2 wins in last 10 league games...
Brutal, they had a real chance this year as rovers standard had dropped. The last few seasons they were getting 70 pts, close to 80 in one season. This year they'll finish on 61 if they win their last 2 games.
2 pts from 2 home games against bohemians and sligo. Poor
Carl Frampton hard to listen to, on about Larne the only team in 'our country' to compete in this competition.. maybe should look at what comes out of the opposition dressingroom tonight. G'luck to Shamrock Rovers!
Noted the butcher's apron behind the goal into which Rovers scored 3 times. Unionist supremacy isn't what it used to be
Larne 1-4 Rovers - tanked them. Carl may go back to his own team.. Crues.
Don't Larne have a Catholic manager and a scatter of Catholic players?
Quote from: trileacman on October 24, 2024, 08:45:24 PMDon't Larne have a Catholic manager and a scatter of Catholic players?
I've no idea what the religion of the players on either team is
Quote from: Truthsayer on October 24, 2024, 09:00:24 PMQuote from: trileacman on October 24, 2024, 08:45:24 PMDon't Larne have a Catholic manager and a scatter of Catholic players?
I've no idea what the religion of the players on either team is
Who were ya supporting?
Quote from: trileacman on October 24, 2024, 09:11:17 PMQuote from: Truthsayer on October 24, 2024, 09:00:24 PMQuote from: trileacman on October 24, 2024, 08:45:24 PMDon't Larne have a Catholic manager and a scatter of Catholic players?
I've no idea what the religion of the players on either team is
Who were ya supporting?
I wanted Rovers to win.
Quote from: trileacman on October 24, 2024, 08:45:24 PMDon't Larne have a Catholic manager and a scatter of Catholic players?
Would love to know what the relevance of this post is?
Quote from: Easttyrone23 on October 25, 2024, 04:41:33 AMQuote from: trileacman on October 24, 2024, 08:45:24 PMDon't Larne have a Catholic manager and a scatter of Catholic players?
Would love to know what the relevance of this post is?
I took it to be sectarian... as if the religion of players or manager has any relevance whatsoever..
Quote from: Easttyrone23 on October 25, 2024, 04:41:33 AMQuote from: trileacman on October 24, 2024, 08:45:24 PMDon't Larne have a Catholic manager and a scatter of Catholic players?
Would love to know what the relevance of this post is?
There is an inference that Larne are a Unionist team. Seafoid mentioned the Union Jack behind the goals.
Quote from: trileacman on October 25, 2024, 09:58:43 AMQuote from: Easttyrone23 on October 25, 2024, 04:41:33 AMQuote from: trileacman on October 24, 2024, 08:45:24 PMDon't Larne have a Catholic manager and a scatter of Catholic players?
Would love to know what the relevance of this post is?
There is an inference that Larne are a Unionist team. Seafoid mentioned the Union Jack behind the goals.
Fan base would seem to be very much Unionist. Most, maybe all clubs, have players and managers of different religions.
Quote from: trileacman on October 25, 2024, 09:58:43 AMQuote from: Easttyrone23 on October 25, 2024, 04:41:33 AMQuote from: trileacman on October 24, 2024, 08:45:24 PMDon't Larne have a Catholic manager and a scatter of Catholic players?
Would love to know what the relevance of this post is?
There is an inference that Larne are a Unionist team. Seafoid mentioned the Union Jack behind the goals.
They are though, they just happen to have a few catholic born men on their hefty payroll, happens all the time, wee Pat @ Linfield for example didn't make Linfield a non-Unionist team at the time
Quote from: JoG2 on October 25, 2024, 10:04:22 AMQuote from: trileacman on October 25, 2024, 09:58:43 AMQuote from: Easttyrone23 on October 25, 2024, 04:41:33 AMQuote from: trileacman on October 24, 2024, 08:45:24 PMDon't Larne have a Catholic manager and a scatter of Catholic players?
Would love to know what the relevance of this post is?
There is an inference that Larne are a Unionist team. Seafoid mentioned the Union Jack behind the goals.
They are though, they just happen to have a few catholic born men on their hefty payroll, happens all the time, wee Pat @ Linfield for example didn't make Linfield a non-Unionist team at the time
I'll give you Linfield, who do seem to make a conscious decision to bring politics into their identity. But as for Larne and some of the other Irish league teams why do they have to categorised as belonging to a certain political cache? Why does pretty much everything in NI have to be viewed through the prisms of politics here? Teams in England aren't viewed as Tory or Labour teams, teams in the south aren't viewed as fg or ff teams.
Someone asked me the relevance of the players religion. I could equally ask what really is the relevance of the political view of the fans of a football club.
Quote from: trileacman on October 25, 2024, 10:22:38 AMQuote from: JoG2 on October 25, 2024, 10:04:22 AMQuote from: trileacman on October 25, 2024, 09:58:43 AMQuote from: Easttyrone23 on October 25, 2024, 04:41:33 AMQuote from: trileacman on October 24, 2024, 08:45:24 PMDon't Larne have a Catholic manager and a scatter of Catholic players?
Would love to know what the relevance of this post is?
There is an inference that Larne are a Unionist team. Seafoid mentioned the Union Jack behind the goals.
They are though, they just happen to have a few catholic born men on their hefty payroll, happens all the time, wee Pat @ Linfield for example didn't make Linfield a non-Unionist team at the time
I'll give you Linfield, who do seem to make a conscious decision to bring politics into their identity. But as for Larne and some of the other Irish league teams why do they have to categorised as belonging to a certain political cache? Why does pretty much everything in NI have to be viewed through the prisms of politics here? Teams in England aren't viewed as Tory or Labour teams, teams in the south aren't viewed as fg or ff teams.
Someone asked me the relevance of the players religion. I could equally ask what really is the relevance of the political view of the fans of a football club.
Be very hard for nationalists to get behind a team where the supporters are waving union jacks as is the case of Larne. Supporters of Dungannon Swifts, albeit it there aren't that many of them, don't have flags of unionism or nationalism so you don't know really what their political allegiance is.
I would know a few from Larne from "our" side and I don't think they have had any issues with inver park etc and some would have played junior with the inver colts etc. I am not sure, despite the fact that Larne is construed as a very sectarian place, that the football club is perceived like this at all. I don't think it's part of the identity. Anything I have seen it looks inclusive enough.
Quote from: imtommygunn on October 25, 2024, 10:38:18 AMI would know a few from Larne from "our" side and I don't think they have had any issues with inver park etc and some would have played junior with the inver colts etc. I am not sure, despite the fact that Larne is construed as a very sectarian place, that the football club is perceived like this at all. I don't think it's part of the identity. Anything I have seen it looks inclusive enough.
Fair enough. I was just going by the union flags which I'd find a turn-off... and Larne's rep as a place. But true I never heard negative bout their supporters
It's just where we live - you are always going to get that. I imagine if you live in Larne you're probably fairly desensitised to union jacks anyway given the volume of them in the town.
Quote from: imtommygunn on October 25, 2024, 10:57:24 AMIt's just where we live - you are always going to get that. I imagine if you live in Larne you're probably fairly desensitised to union jacks anyway given the volume of them in the town.
Fair enough. They have done well last few years though last night showed there's still quite a gap with LOI.
Likely always going to be I imagine - always thought the LOI a lot stronger. Also Larne don't appear to be going as well this year as they have been. I think they maybe lost one or two stronger players to scottish league and the like.
Quote from: imtommygunn on October 25, 2024, 11:10:35 AMLikely always going to be I imagine - always thought the LOI a lot stronger. Also Larne don't appear to be going as well this year as they have been. I think they maybe lost one or two stronger players to scottish league and the like.
I was surprised. I thought Larne would have made a better challenge of it but as you say maybe in bit of a decline.
Some of the supporters have always been rough enough. And that's just Rovers. But the top League of Ireland clubs are now well ahead of Irish League. But Irish league are the ones resistant to an all- island league for fear of losing their Euro spots.
Quote from: weareros on October 25, 2024, 12:37:23 PMSome of the supporters have always been rough enough. And that's just Rovers. But the top League of Ireland clubs are now well ahead of Irish League. But Irish league are the ones resistant to an all- island league for fear of losing their Euro spots.
Consecutive sentences starting with the word 'but'.
Red card sir.
Derry losing 1-0.. have to win. Can't say I'm surprised. That manager takes no responsibility for throwing away the league
Quote from: Orior on October 25, 2024, 08:00:49 PMQuote from: weareros on October 25, 2024, 12:37:23 PMSome of the supporters have always been rough enough. And that's just Rovers. But the top League of Ireland clubs are now well ahead of Irish League. But Irish league are the ones resistant to an all- island league for fear of losing their Euro spots.
Consecutive sentences starting with the word 'but'.
Red card sir.
Sorry, ref. I thought the style guide was of a lower standard in the League of Ireland thread.
Points from last 10 league games:
28 - St. Patrick's Athletic
18 - Shamrock Rovers
14 - Galway United
13 - Drogheda United
13 - Bohemians
12 - Shelbourne
12 - Sligo Rovers
11 - Derry City
8 - Waterford
3 - Dundalk
Kenny has done some job with Pats.
Was at Galway Utd v Sligo Rovers last night. Sligo completely outplayed in the 2nd half - should have been hammered out the door. Lucky to get the point.
Derry blew the League a few weeks ago, last nights result just finished them off.
Shels miraculously hold their destination in their own hands. Derry now being out of the race will help.
But they'll still find it hard to get a result in The Brandwell.
That table is desparate reading for Derry and their manager. St Pats just ran out of games. 28 points out of 30 is some going. Not sure what kind of team derry will put out next week but you'd imagine they'll have one eye on the cup final. Still a big ask for Shelbourne and I can still see rovers pipping them on goal difference
Handy game for Shamrock and excellent chance to boost goal difference against Dundalk. No win in 11 games and 7 goals scored in them games.
Could have been exciting last day but Derry City likely to get stuffed at home by Shelbourne not just because they've nothing to play for and cup final ahead.. also their league form is pathetic. Unfortunate for Shamrock Rovers who need Derry to take a point...
Can't see Shelbourne getting it easy at the Brandywell even with nothing to play for.
I actually think it'll be a draw and rovers will win the title on goal difference.
Would like to see Coyle, the ex finn harps man, lift the title at the brandywell though. It would be some achievement for him.
Quote from: Gael85 on October 27, 2024, 06:15:17 PMHandy game for Shamrock and excellent chance to boost goal difference against Dundalk. No win in 11 games and 7 goals scored in them games.
A tense affair for Rovers. But they got the job done with a 0-1 win.
Quote from: imtommygunn on October 25, 2024, 10:57:24 AMIt's just where we live - you are always going to get that. I imagine if you live in Larne you're probably fairly desensitised to union jacks anyway given the volume of them in the town.
Used to live in Larne, family still do and was actually a Season Ticket holder as a kid. I stopped going when I was old enough to realise the bitterness within the club. Loudest cheer on a Saturday was the half time scores if Celtic were losing or Rangers winning (during the Rangers 9 in a row era so was often the case). Once we got to secondary school, I got chased home from Inver Park a few times as I was a catholic so I'd be very much of an attitude that I would have little time for them.
Squeaky bum time for Shelbourne.
A few weeks ago Duff would have taken being in this situation, given their collapse.
On the other side Shamrock Rovers can only take care of their own business and hope for favours.
Quote from: From the Bunker on November 01, 2024, 06:01:27 PMSqueaky bum time for Shelbourne.
A few weeks ago Duff would have taken being in this situation, given their collapse.
On the other side Shamrock Rovers can only take care of their own business and hope for favours.
Shels' form going into this is better than Derry's.
The bookies have Shamrock Rvs favourites to win the league at 4/6, Shelbourne 11/10. Shelbourne need to win as Rovers have the better goal difference, could be a nervy night
Has to be Shels. Derry have nothing to play for and one eye on the cup final. Shels would probly win even if Derry was chasing the league as their league form has been rubbish.
Wonder what odds would get Rovers for 10 in a row? Won't be as poor next year. Shels haven't won in Derry in years and Waterford lads on winter holidays weeks ago.
Scrappy win on the night for Shelbourne, they'll not care, delighted for Duffer, deserved winners
Well done to Shels and Damien Duff!
Shels just did enough.
Whether they win the cup or not, Higgins should be shown the door. Shambles of a league campaign, the title was there for the taking.
Quote from: Truthsayer on November 01, 2024, 10:17:35 PMWhether they win the cup or not, Higgins should be shown the door. Shambles of a league campaign, the title was there for the taking.
There were a lot of meltdowns this season.
Shels made hard work of winning the title from a very comfortable position.
Quote from: Truthsayer on November 01, 2024, 10:17:35 PMWhether they win the cup or not, Higgins should be shown the door. Shambles of a league campaign, the title was there for the taking.
You'd fit right in at the Brandywell!
Well done Shels. Didn't make it easy.
Quote from: JoG2 on November 01, 2024, 10:51:27 PMQuote from: Truthsayer on November 01, 2024, 10:17:35 PMWhether they win the cup or not, Higgins should be shown the door. Shambles of a league campaign, the title was there for the taking.
You'd fit right in at the Brandywell!
Just home from it... hoped to see Duff sent packing!
Delighted for Duff, seems like a genuine fella.
Find it hard to warm to Duff, always complaining and begrudging. And never forgave him for comments about GAA being 'f***ing dinasaurs'. A lazy disrespectful comment. Was time soccer wanted Páirc Uí Chaoimh for Liam Miller tribute game.. which they got.
Probably has no idea of what the GAA brings to communities while I've never seen local soccer clubs out selling tickets and helping themselves or putting on community events other than matches.
Loved him as a player for Ireland though.
Quote from: Truthsayer on November 02, 2024, 10:58:48 AMFind it hard to warm to Duff, always complaining and begrudging. And never forgave him for comments about GAA being 'f***ing dinasaurs'. A lazy disrespectful comment. Was time soccer wanted Páirc Uí Chaoimh for Liam Miller tribute game.. which they got.
Probably has no idea of what the GAA brings to communities while I've never seen local soccer clubs out selling tickets and helping themselves or putting on community events other than matches.
Loved him as a player for Ireland though.
Liam Miller played with Duff so the F***ing Dinosaurs comment was understandable (if possibly erratic) considering the emotion of the occasion and the dragging out of the saga the GAA did.
It all ended up well in the end with the GAA reading the room and coming out well in the circumstances.
The GAA have been slow to move with the times in many circumstances and this is not always a negative.
Sometimes it's no harm not to change for some fad or short term agenda.
Quote from: From the Bunker on November 02, 2024, 11:36:03 AMQuote from: Truthsayer on November 02, 2024, 10:58:48 AMFind it hard to warm to Duff, always complaining and begrudging. And never forgave him for comments about GAA being 'f***ing dinasaurs'. A lazy disrespectful comment. Was time soccer wanted Páirc Uí Chaoimh for Liam Miller tribute game.. which they got.
Probably has no idea of what the GAA brings to communities while I've never seen local soccer clubs out selling tickets and helping themselves or putting on community events other than matches.
Loved him as a player for Ireland though.
Liam Miller played with Duff so the F***ing Dinosaurs comment was understandable (if possibly erratic) considering the emotion of the occasion and the dragging out of the saga the GAA did.
It all ended up well in the end with the GAA reading the room and coming out well in the circumstances.
The GAA have been slow to move with the times in many circumstances and this is not always a negative.
Sometimes it's no harm not to change for some fad or short term agenda.
I don't remember it like the GAA reading the room and changing their mind. They had their own procedures to go through to ratify the match and I think it was always going to be approved. Duff was being a right high and mighty p***k in the media about it instead of just letting the process play out. GAA has a lot of faults but getting their knuckles rapped from some tin pot organisation without a pot to piss in, and with their cap in hand no less, was all a bit much.
Quote from: Look-Up! on November 02, 2024, 11:47:37 AMQuote from: From the Bunker on November 02, 2024, 11:36:03 AMQuote from: Truthsayer on November 02, 2024, 10:58:48 AMFind it hard to warm to Duff, always complaining and begrudging. And never forgave him for comments about GAA being 'f***ing dinasaurs'. A lazy disrespectful comment. Was time soccer wanted Páirc Uí Chaoimh for Liam Miller tribute game.. which they got.
Probably has no idea of what the GAA brings to communities while I've never seen local soccer clubs out selling tickets and helping themselves or putting on community events other than matches.
Loved him as a player for Ireland though.
Liam Miller played with Duff so the F***ing Dinosaurs comment was understandable (if possibly erratic) considering the emotion of the occasion and the dragging out of the saga the GAA did.
It all ended up well in the end with the GAA reading the room and coming out well in the circumstances.
The GAA have been slow to move with the times in many circumstances and this is not always a negative.
Sometimes it's no harm not to change for some fad or short term agenda.
I don't remember it like the GAA reading the room and changing their mind. They had their own procedures to go through to ratify the match and I think it was always going to be approved. Duff was being a right high and mighty p***k in the media about it instead of just letting the process play out. GAA has a lot of faults but getting their knuckles rapped from some tin pot organisation without a pot to piss in, and with their cap in hand no less, was all a bit much.
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100%. We don't need lectures from Duff or the FAI on how to run our organisation. For all the GAA's faults it was them came cap in hand again..
He needs to engage his brain before spouting off... this year he was at it again and had to apologise to the FAI for this:
Duff: "I would - how would I word it - raze Abbotstown to the ground because it's the most uninviting, unenthusiastic workplace, not in world football but in the world," he said of the FAI's headquarters.
"So I'd level it and I would probably sack 90% of the workforce."
Yeah ye are probably right - don't remember a whole load of things about the situation.
Drogheda Utd looking good..... the Derry City meltdown continues.....
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Atrocious, listless performance from Derry City. Only Drogheda's third cup win so great for them. They play Bray Wanderers in a relegation play-off next week. That's how bad Derry have become under Higgins' management...
Derry could be looking for 2 managers shortly!!
Quote from: Truthsayer on November 10, 2024, 10:07:16 PMAtrocious, listless performance from Derry City. Only Drogheda's third cup win so great for them. They play Bray Wanderers in a relegation play-off next week. That's how bad Derry have become under Higgins' management...
Gutted for all the dad's and lads I know who travelled down, performance was really dire apparently. I'd know the Higgins family well, really decent people, but it's time for a change at the helm
Quote from: JoG2 on November 10, 2024, 11:13:30 PMQuote from: Truthsayer on November 10, 2024, 10:07:16 PMAtrocious, listless performance from Derry City. Only Drogheda's third cup win so great for them. They play Bray Wanderers in a relegation play-off next week. That's how bad Derry have become under Higgins' management...
Gutted for all the dad's and lads I know who travelled down, performance was really dire apparently. I'd know the Higgins family well, really decent people, but it's time for a change at the helm
Not long back from it. They were dead... not a shot on goal in the second half I don't think. Inexplicable from a team in a cup final. Seemed totally unmotivated and that comes down to management.
Higgins gone. Had to go. League was a meltdown and cup final offered nothing. Derry need to get a Tyrone manager in! Rodney McAree!
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Tiarnan Lynch in at Derry. CV reads well from Larne but always felt it was more to do with the tools he had.
Obviously Derry have the backers to do similar but are they a bit harder to get around ffp in the Loi?
Yet to be fully raified but Virgin to show 36 games in a new 3-year deal. One artice saying that viewership is up 42% since 2023 and they can tap into Newstalk regulars and others.
While RTÉ dithered and delayed in submitting a formal proposal to the FAI, eventually pitching a small increase from 17 to 20 matches Virgin stole a march by offering a package with 16 extra live games.
This is a good move for the League in fairness. I went to me first LOI game this year at Shels. They are the nearest team but I will admit to being a bandwagoner and it was great craic. Lots of families and great buzz.
Virgin in fairness will give it some love and they are using LOI TV for more content/ reaction. It's amazing how they can be nimble and think on their feet...
Great boost overall. I see some suggesting that the live match be standalone and not clash when others are at the games.
Quote from: Captain Scarlet on January 17, 2025, 11:38:12 AMYet to be fully raified but Virgin to show 36 games in a new 3-year deal. One artice saying that viewership is up 42% since 2023 and they can tap into Newstalk regulars and others.
While RTÉ dithered and delayed in submitting a formal proposal to the FAI, eventually pitching a small increase from 17 to 20 matches Virgin stole a march by offering a package with 16 extra live games.
This is a good move for the League in fairness. I went to me first LOI game this year at Shels. They are the nearest team but I will admit to being a bandwagoner and it was great craic. Lots of families and great buzz.
Virgin in fairness will give it some love and they are using LOI TV for more content/ reaction. It's amazing how they can be nimble and think on their feet...
Great boost overall. I see some suggesting that the live match be standalone and not clash when others are at the games.
Doesn't surprise me about RTE. You'd think they'd have some motivation since they have competition, unlike most public sector bodies, but they can't seem to overcome their bureaucratic inertia.
Can you get Virgin in HD?
Not League of Ireland but I don't see a northern counterpart here: Reds strolling to a cup final.. 1-0 half-time v Ards but is easy..
Reds v Swifts be a quandary... Tyrone or #oohaah?
Whatever about the standard... that Joe Gormley can play a bit. #Joethegoal 3-0 another final for the Reds 🏆
Pats well on top here. Should win this well.
Never happened for them and Shels grew into it. They played much better tonight than they do on the Tolka pitch.
Expect Bohemians to start climbing up the league now.
Quote from: upmonaghansayswe on April 04, 2025, 09:43:23 PMNever happened for them and Shels grew into it. They played much better tonight than they do on the Tolka pitch.
This again. Different play on proper pitches. Very entertaining game tonight.
Is there no way for the clubs to get an overall team of grounds staff?
I know there's not enough cash for each club to do it.
Tolka is awful but plenty are. Even Tallaght suffers.
Not League of Ireland but... fair play to Dungannon Swifts winning Irish Cup for the first time. Bate Reds on penalties... 1-1 (4-3 pennos). Bit of history. Comhghairdeas!
When did it become so trendy to support Cliftonville ?
Quote from: Deerstalker on May 03, 2025, 06:42:49 PMWhen did it become so trendy to support Cliftonville ?
Used to be the odd couple of cars/ Minibus left Armagh for Cliftonville games. Mostly Linfield, Glentoran or Crusaders games tbf. Talking 20 years ago here. Celtic fans mostly.
Well done Dungannon Swifts today,watched the most of it today, great to see an underdog doing the business 👏
Quote from: bennydorano on May 03, 2025, 08:16:37 PMQuote from: Deerstalker on May 03, 2025, 06:42:49 PMWhen did it become so trendy to support Cliftonville ?
Used to be the odd couple of cars/ Minibus left Armagh for Cliftonville games. Mostly Linfield, Glentoran or Crusaders games tbf. Talking 20 years ago here. Celtic fans mostly.
Well done Dungannon Swifts today,watched the most of it today, great to see an underdog doing the business 👏
Poor quality overall. Dungannon lucky to get to a penalty shoot out.
Cliftonville made poor use of extra man. Clearance of line was pure luck !
How great is it to see a club like Dungannon who's fans don't feel the need to wave loyalist or nationalists flags. Just fans mixed with different religious or political views waving the blue and white of their club.
Quote from: Delgany 2nds on May 03, 2025, 09:26:26 PMQuote from: bennydorano on May 03, 2025, 08:16:37 PMQuote from: Deerstalker on May 03, 2025, 06:42:49 PMWhen did it become so trendy to support Cliftonville ?
Used to be the odd couple of cars/ Minibus left Armagh for Cliftonville games. Mostly Linfield, Glentoran or Crusaders games tbf. Talking 20 years ago here. Celtic fans mostly.
Well done Dungannon Swifts today,watched the most of it today, great to see an underdog doing the business 👏
Poor quality overall. Dungannon lucky to get to a penalty shoot out.
Cliftonville made poor use of extra man. Clearance of line was pure luck !
Bit harsh to say they where lucky when they had to play an hour with 10 men after the red card which was an awful injustice. If anything it was cliftonville who were lucky as that red card give them a way back into the game and a huge advantage going into extra time to win it.
Quote from: Easttyrone23 on May 03, 2025, 09:37:30 PMQuote from: Delgany 2nds on May 03, 2025, 09:26:26 PMQuote from: bennydorano on May 03, 2025, 08:16:37 PMQuote from: Deerstalker on May 03, 2025, 06:42:49 PMWhen did it become so trendy to support Cliftonville ?
Used to be the odd couple of cars/ Minibus left Armagh for Cliftonville games. Mostly Linfield, Glentoran or Crusaders games tbf. Talking 20 years ago here. Celtic fans mostly.
Well done Dungannon Swifts today,watched the most of it today, great to see an underdog doing the business 👏
Poor quality overall. Dungannon lucky to get to a penalty shoot out.
Cliftonville made poor use of extra man. Clearance of line was pure luck !
Bit harsh to say they where lucky when they had to play an hour with 10 men after the red card which was an awful injustice. If anything it was cliftonville who were lucky as that red card give them a way back into the game and a huge advantage going into extra time to win it.
Quote from: Easttyrone23 on May 03, 2025, 09:28:49 PMHow great is it to see a club like Dungannon who's fans don't feel the need to wave loyalist or nationalists flags. Just fans mixed with different religious or political views waving the blue and white of their club.
Gotta agree with that. Someone told me they are only club in Premier league that doesn't have segregation at any home games...
Is no sectarian thing there with kids and players from all backgrounds. I see local GAA clubs, rugby clubs and councillors Republican, Unionist and otherwise offering congratulations on social media.. good to see..
PS: Cliftonville had some chances at the end but overall they didn't really turn up. Maybe they were complacent or weren't as motivated as the Swifts...
Quote from: Truthsayer on May 03, 2025, 10:18:12 PMQuote from: Easttyrone23 on May 03, 2025, 09:37:30 PMQuote from: Delgany 2nds on May 03, 2025, 09:26:26 PMQuote from: bennydorano on May 03, 2025, 08:16:37 PMQuote from: Deerstalker on May 03, 2025, 06:42:49 PMWhen did it become so trendy to support Cliftonville ?
Used to be the odd couple of cars/ Minibus left Armagh for Cliftonville games. Mostly Linfield, Glentoran or Crusaders games tbf. Talking 20 years ago here. Celtic fans mostly.
Well done Dungannon Swifts today,watched the most of it today, great to see an underdog doing the business 👏
Poor quality overall. Dungannon lucky to get to a penalty shoot out.
Cliftonville made poor use of extra man. Clearance of line was pure luck !
Bit harsh to say they where lucky when they had to play an hour with 10 men after the red card which was an awful injustice. If anything it was cliftonville who were lucky as that red card give them a way back into the game and a huge advantage going into extra time to win it.
Quote from: Easttyrone23 on May 03, 2025, 09:28:49 PMHow great is it to see a club like Dungannon who's fans don't feel the need to wave loyalist or nationalists flags. Just fans mixed with different religious or political views waving the blue and white of their club.
Gotta agree with that. Someone told me they are only club in Premier league that doesn't have segregation at any home games...
Is no sectarian thing there with kids and players from all backgrounds. I see local GAA clubs, rugby clubs and councillors Republican, Unionist and otherwise offering congratulations on social media.. good to see..
PS: Cliftonville had some chances at the end but overall they didn't really turn up. Maybe they were complacent or weren't as motivated as the Swifts...
Dungannon GK started wasting time as soon as they scored. It was a disgrace that the ref did nothing about it.
Dungannon did nothing in entire game.
Great to see a small club get some silverware. Some scenes after - it definitely meant more to them than a 2nd would have meant to Cliftonville. The sending off seemed very harsh.
Quote from: Delgany 2nds on May 03, 2025, 10:57:20 PMQuote from: Truthsayer on May 03, 2025, 10:18:12 PMQuote from: Easttyrone23 on May 03, 2025, 09:37:30 PMQuote from: Delgany 2nds on May 03, 2025, 09:26:26 PMQuote from: bennydorano on May 03, 2025, 08:16:37 PMQuote from: Deerstalker on May 03, 2025, 06:42:49 PMWhen did it become so trendy to support Cliftonville ?
Used to be the odd couple of cars/ Minibus left Armagh for Cliftonville games. Mostly Linfield, Glentoran or Crusaders games tbf. Talking 20 years ago here. Celtic fans mostly.
Well done Dungannon Swifts today,watched the most of it today, great to see an underdog doing the business 👏
Poor quality overall. Dungannon lucky to get to a penalty shoot out.
Cliftonville made poor use of extra man. Clearance of line was pure luck !
Bit harsh to say they where lucky when they had to play an hour with 10 men after the red card which was an awful injustice. If anything it was cliftonville who were lucky as that red card give them a way back into the game and a huge advantage going into extra time to win it.
Quote from: Easttyrone23 on May 03, 2025, 09:28:49 PMHow great is it to see a club like Dungannon who's fans don't feel the need to wave loyalist or nationalists flags. Just fans mixed with different religious or political views waving the blue and white of their club.
Gotta agree with that. Someone told me they are only club in Premier league that doesn't have segregation at any home games...
Is no sectarian thing there with kids and players from all backgrounds. I see local GAA clubs, rugby clubs and councillors Republican, Unionist and otherwise offering congratulations on social media.. good to see..
PS: Cliftonville had some chances at the end but overall they didn't really turn up. Maybe they were complacent or weren't as motivated as the Swifts...
Dungannon GK started wasting time as soon as they scored. It was a disgrace that the ref did nothing about it.
Dungannon did nothing in entire game.
Was surprising the ref didn't book Dungannon keeper and put an end to his antics
Dungannon did plenty in the game, scored a goal and held out for penalties with 10 men. Was up to the Reds to win in but they were below par and offered little till closing minutes...
Drogheda not allowed compete in Europe as their owners also own Silkeborg in Denmark, who also qualified.
Derry should get the place but apparently didn't apply for a European licence, because why would they, so significant chance that place dissappears.
This multi club ownership thing is a f**king mess.
They lost their appeal. Rovers take their place in R2 and Rovers not replaced in R1. Disaster for coefficients.
Shels v Linfield in the CL.
A resentful, bitter club playing Linfield. Should be a belter.
Quote from: Baile Brigín 2 on June 17, 2025, 03:36:01 PMShels v Linfield in the CL.
A resentful, bitter club playing Linfield. Should be a belter.
Just what's needed either side of the 12th weekend.
Duffer leaving Shels?
Quote from: Bogman on June 22, 2025, 05:09:00 PMDuffer leaving Shels?
yeah, confirmed by the club. Like him or not he'll be a big loss for the league
Why is he leaving?
Quote from: imtommygunn on June 22, 2025, 06:02:55 PMWhy is he leaving?
Shels are my nearest team and I've been to a few games. Great buzz, but Christ he is wearisome when a mic was in front of him.
LOI Davy Fitz.
Quote from: imtommygunn on June 22, 2025, 06:02:55 PMWhy is he leaving?
Because it got a bit tough.
Looks like a breakdown to me.
Quote from: Captain Scarlet on June 22, 2025, 06:37:11 PMQuote from: imtommygunn on June 22, 2025, 06:02:55 PMWhy is he leaving?
Shels are my nearest team and I've been to a few games. Great buzz, but Christ he is wearisome when a mic was in front of him.
LOI Davy Fitz.
He seemed to be fond of throwing his players under the bus too.
Quote from: Baile Brigín 2 on June 17, 2025, 12:13:54 PMThey lost their appeal. Rovers take their place in R2 and Rovers not replaced in R1. Disaster for coefficients.
That's not a disaster for the LOI coefficients, it just means the total earned by the LOI clubs will be divided by 3 and not 4, it's the average that counts not the total. Regardless, as it stands now the value of coefficient points are overrated, the LOI is steady in the middle and not likely ever going to make the jump up to the next level. What's important are the club seeding points, eg. had Rovers qualified for the CL this year they would have been seeded in the 2nd round.That's a decent position to be in to earn a few zillion euros. Shels were unseeded in the first round CL qual but have received a gift draw against Linfield.
Quote from: Main Street on June 22, 2025, 07:54:38 PMQuote from: Baile Brigín 2 on June 17, 2025, 12:13:54 PMThey lost their appeal. Rovers take their place in R2 and Rovers not replaced in R1. Disaster for coefficients.
That's not a disaster for the LOI coefficients, it just means the total earned by the LOI clubs will be divided by 3 and not 4, it's the average that counts not the total. Regardless, as it stands now the value of coefficient points are overrated, the LOI is steady in the middle and not likely ever going to make the jump up to the next level. What's important are the club seeding points, eg. had Rovers qualified for the CL this year they would have been seeded in the 2nd round.That's a decent position to be in to earn a few zillion euros. Shels were unseeded in the first round CL qual but have received a gift draw against Linfield.
No, it's still divided by 4. Drogheda get zero and share that.
Quote from: Baile Brigín 2 on June 22, 2025, 07:03:25 PMQuote from: Captain Scarlet on June 22, 2025, 06:37:11 PMQuote from: imtommygunn on June 22, 2025, 06:02:55 PMWhy is he leaving?
Shels are my nearest team and I've been to a few games. Great buzz, but Christ he is wearisome when a mic was in front of him.
LOI Davy Fitz.
He seemed to be fond of throwing his players under the bus too.
Sometimes that needs to happen if plyers dropping the standards.
Can't be all fluffy lovey dovey stuff.
Quote from: marty34 on June 22, 2025, 08:55:49 PMQuote from: Baile Brigín 2 on June 22, 2025, 07:03:25 PMQuote from: Captain Scarlet on June 22, 2025, 06:37:11 PMQuote from: imtommygunn on June 22, 2025, 06:02:55 PMWhy is he leaving?
Shels are my nearest team and I've been to a few games. Great buzz, but Christ he is wearisome when a mic was in front of him.
LOI Davy Fitz.
He seemed to be fond of throwing his players under the bus too.
Sometimes that needs to happen if plyers dropping the standards.
Can't be all fluffy lovey dovey stuff.
The best managers do that privately.
Loved him as a player.
As a manager - by God was he a moaney bollix. Couldn't listen to his constant whining. He comes across terribly when a mic is put in front of him. Almost like he's trying to too hard to be controversial or something. Weird.
FAI Cup: Derry City v Drogheda on RTÉ 2. Any reason there are so many empty seats?
Not going too well for Derry 0-1 on 15 mins.
FT: FAI Cup: Derry City 1 Drogheda 1 going to extra-time.
That'll do me. Cudn't take another 30 minutes of that. Dire. Supporters knew to stay away...
New floodlights be needed at this stadium.
Quote from: Wildweasel74 on August 16, 2025, 10:03:30 PMNew floodlights be needed at this stadium.
Does it? Or is it just the way it's shining on the astroturf?
Must be something like that - it looks dodgy enough though.
Derry should win this.
Derry filled the bed
St Pats should win the cup now.
Turned it off on 90 minutes. That performance was as bad as the final last year. Drogheda did the Derry supporters a favour. Dreadful
Drogheda are a defensive side, hard to watch but effective. Understandable with their resources.
Derry have absolutely no excuse. They didn't lay a glove on Rovers a few weeks ago. For the money going in there it's an abysmal return.
So RTE who have shown 2 Irish European games in 3 years, both Shels v Linfield, are declining to show the second leg of both Conference games that the Irish side are winning, but found a slot to show Rangers.
Something odd going on there.
That's rank
Quote from: Baile Brigín 2 on August 25, 2025, 06:52:10 PMSo RTE who have shown 2 Irish European games in 3 years, both Shels v Linfield, are declining to show the second leg of both Conference games that the Irish side are winning, but found a slot to show Rangers.
Something odd going on there.
Rovers and Shells will be knocked out. Pointless showing games.
Quote from: Dun Eile on August 25, 2025, 10:49:58 PMQuote from: Baile Brigín 2 on August 25, 2025, 06:52:10 PMSo RTE who have shown 2 Irish European games in 3 years, both Shels v Linfield, are declining to show the second leg of both Conference games that the Irish side are winning, but found a slot to show Rangers.
Something odd going on there.
Rovers and Shells will be knocked out. Pointless showing games.
Even Shels can't f**k this up.
But it's not as if the currant buns can turn this around.
But I think you are choosing to miss the point.
Quote from: Dun Eile on August 25, 2025, 10:49:58 PMQuote from: Baile Brigín 2 on August 25, 2025, 06:52:10 PMSo RTE who have shown 2 Irish European games in 3 years, both Shels v Linfield, are declining to show the second leg of both Conference games that the Irish side are winning, but found a slot to show Rangers.
Something odd going on there.
Rovers and Shells will be knocked out. Pointless showing games.
Great call.
Hope you enjoyed the baking and 2 Johnnies.
League of Ireland showing they well ahead of anything Northern Ireland has to offer!
What were the fans singing that meant the commentator kept apologising?
Quote from: Orior on August 28, 2025, 11:03:04 PMWhat were the fans singing that meant the commentator kept apologising?
Wasn't there something in the papers that the BBC said they had no plans to turn down the volume if Linfield started their repertoire? Assume it was the Billy Boys or somesuch
Quote from: Wildweasel74 on August 28, 2025, 10:40:11 PMLeague of Ireland showing they well ahead of anything Northern Ireland has to offer!
Full time v not full time...
Quote from: Baile Brigín 2 on August 28, 2025, 11:30:11 PMQuote from: Orior on August 28, 2025, 11:03:04 PMWhat were the fans singing that meant the commentator kept apologising?
Wasn't there something in the papers that the BBC said they had no plans to turn down the volume if Linfield started their repertoire? Assume it was the Billy Boys or somesuch
Usually UEFA observer there so they should get hit with a fine and bn.
They have form!
Quote from: Baile Brigín 2 on August 28, 2025, 11:30:54 PMQuote from: Wildweasel74 on August 28, 2025, 10:40:11 PMLeague of Ireland showing they well ahead of anything Northern Ireland has to offer!
Full time v not full time...
There are full time teams in the Irish league.
Two Irish clubs in Europe this season, great to see.
Quote from: imtommygunn on August 29, 2025, 08:04:04 AMQuote from: Baile Brigín 2 on August 28, 2025, 11:30:54 PMQuote from: Wildweasel74 on August 28, 2025, 10:40:11 PMLeague of Ireland showing they well ahead of anything Northern Ireland has to offer!
Full time v not full time...
There are full time teams in the Irish league.
Larne and?
Quote from: Saffrongael on August 29, 2025, 10:54:46 AMQuote from: Baile Brigín 2 on August 29, 2025, 10:51:34 AMQuote from: imtommygunn on August 29, 2025, 08:04:04 AMQuote from: Baile Brigín 2 on August 28, 2025, 11:30:54 PMQuote from: Wildweasel74 on August 28, 2025, 10:40:11 PMLeague of Ireland showing they well ahead of anything Northern Ireland has to offer!
Full time v not full time...
There are full time teams in the Irish league.
Larne and?
Linfield are full time as well are they not ?
I checked. They are moving to full time but not there yet. Which in a way is even worse.
So one and a half full time teams.
Just paying part time players more doesn't appear to work.
Linfield have been full time for years? What qualifies as full time - all the players have to be playing full time? Is that not the case here.
I've read various times over the years about various players leaving other teams to go to Linfield so they could go full time.
Quote from: imtommygunn on August 29, 2025, 12:02:05 PMLinfield have been full time for years? What qualifies as full time - all the players have to be playing full time? Is that not the case here.
I've read various times over the years about various players leaving other teams to go to Linfield so they could go full time.
Apparantly not. Larne definitely the first IL club to go full time.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/56394294
Linfield are transitioning with a plan to be next year.
Full time as I understand it is players and coaches with no other jobs, training during the day and a full acadamy.
But the headline is every LoI PD and some 1st division clubs are full time. One or two IL clubs are. But that said, assume Linfield are full time. Dublin clubs still mauled them, so there is presumably a bit more than just training hours.
I now understand why Northern clubs are against an All Ireland League.
Shels got Palace at home.
Summer football definitely an advantage to LOI teams as well!
Rovers absolutely robbed in Athens. The Rovers penalty was soft, but the AEK one in the 89th minute was scandalous. Cost them €267k...!!
AEK beat Aberdeen 6-0 a few weeks ago for context
Quote from: Baile Brigín 2 on November 06, 2025, 10:27:07 PMRovers absolutely robbed in Athens. The Rovers penalty was soft, but the AEK one in the 89th minute was scandalous. Cost them €267k...!!
AEK beat Aberdeen 6-0 a few weeks ago for context
It was unlucky to concede, but a win would have flattered Rovers.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/live/c78zzg8x9r3t
Hopefully Cork City can produce a shock on Sunday.
Shels and Rovers on one point after 3 games. How much do thry get for a draw and a win?
Quote from: seafoid on November 07, 2025, 01:39:57 PMShels and Rovers on one point after 3 games. How much do thry get for a draw and a win?
€400k a win, €130ish a draw.
My understanding is 7 points likely gets you through and Rovers have Icelandic and Maltese opposition to come.
Quote from: Baile Brigín 2 on November 07, 2025, 04:56:18 PMQuote from: seafoid on November 07, 2025, 01:39:57 PMShels and Rovers on one point after 3 games. How much do thry get for a draw and a win?
€400k a win, €130ish a draw.
My understanding is 7 points likely gets you through and Rovers have Icelandic and Maltese opposition to come.
GRMA