LOI in Europe 2017
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Topic: LOI in Europe 2017
Posted By: adineen98
Subject: LOI in Europe 2017
Date Posted: 13 Jun 2017 at 8:05pm
| It's that time of year again. We're just over two weeks away from the first qualifying round of the Europa League, and around a month from when Dundalk enter the Champions League second qualifying round. How does everyone feel about the upcoming campaigns for our representatives? As a City fan, I'd be delighted with a run like last season's run. |
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Posted By: pre Madonna
Date Posted: 13 Jun 2017 at 8:25pm
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It depends on the draw really, certainly in the Europa League and who will be in each 'group'. I can't see Derry or Shams doing anything, with a bit of luck in the draw City might get through a round or two. There are some very tough teams for Dundalk too and it would be hard to see the current team beating someone like BATE. You would have to imagine drawing FH again or someone like Sheriff would be their best bet. ------------- Greed has won, big finance has won. Whatever small role elite clubs still play in the local communities from which they grew is dwarfed now by their position as global brands. |
Posted By: Joe Stalin
Date Posted: 13 Jun 2017 at 11:44pm
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Best of luck to all the LOI clubs in the draw. I can only look forward to the day when my own club are there. Cork with Maguire for July could do damage. I've a hunch that Derry might do something also, they've really steadied the ship. Can't see Dundalk doing much this year unfortunately.
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Posted By: Joe Stalin
Date Posted: 13 Jun 2017 at 11:45pm
| Is the draw for both comps next week by the way? |
Posted By: pre Madonna
Date Posted: 14 Jun 2017 at 12:16am
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http://twitter.com/niallnewberry/status/874334270592090112" rel="nofollow - http://twitter.com/niallnewberry/status/874334270592090112
The list of Dundalk's opponents, I forgot this was broken down regionally too. FH have to be the best bet again. ------------- Greed has won, big finance has won. Whatever small role elite clubs still play in the local communities from which they grew is dwarfed now by their position as global brands. |
Posted By: corkery
Date Posted: 14 Jun 2017 at 12:45am
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I wouldn't mind a trip to the Baltics. ------------- 'The younger generation as in 17 -25 are certainly gayer than their predecessors. I think they may cause the extinction of the human race with their activities.'- Baldrick |
Posted By: adineen98
Date Posted: 14 Jun 2017 at 12:47am
I'd say anything other than FH from the main group would be a nightmare for Dundalk. Outside of the main group, Qarabag or Sheriff wouldn't be too bad, but I could be wrong, I don't know much about them. From a City perspective, assuming the regional groups and seedings are the same as last time, I'd say Crusaders or Ventspils would seem like an okay draw |
pre Madonna wrote:Posted By: pre Madonna
Date Posted: 14 Jun 2017 at 1:00am
I think there will be one other seeded team added to their group and it will most likely be Legia or BATE, just from what I read elsewhere. I wouldn't give them much chance against Qarabag anyway, a team full of internationals with plenty of European experience and a very difficult trip also. ------------- Greed has won, big finance has won. Whatever small role elite clubs still play in the local communities from which they grew is dwarfed now by their position as global brands. |
Posted By: Shedite
Date Posted: 14 Jun 2017 at 9:33am
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Real pity City are likely to be missing so many. The team of right now would give it a good bash especially with the form they're in. Take out Maguire, O'Connor and Delaney (all likely to be gone after the first European round) and it's a different team
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Posted By: Pablo Escobar
Date Posted: 15 Jun 2017 at 8:11am
Maguire is here until the end of July so that would be half way though the third round, wouldn't it!? The other 2 are not clear yet. |
Posted By: kevblackcat12
Date Posted: 15 Jun 2017 at 11:45am
| Thats the trouble although Maguire is staying until the end of july, can't see burton not wanting delaney back either, he's been first class for us to be fair and has a great future ahead of him |
Posted By: roverstillidie
Date Posted: 15 Jun 2017 at 7:40pm
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Expectation at Rovers is through at least one round but thanks to Kenny we have lost our seeding. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017â" rel="nofollow - https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017â €“18_UEFA_Europa_League Some tough opponents in there though. Some impossible to lose. So it's down to the draw. ------------- He is Karl Pilkington in the LOI section and Karl Marx outwith it |
Posted By: corkery
Date Posted: 15 Jun 2017 at 10:30pm
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It's not regionalised this year. ------------- 'The younger generation as in 17 -25 are certainly gayer than their predecessors. I think they may cause the extinction of the human race with their activities.'- Baldrick |
Posted By: Shoco
Date Posted: 15 Jun 2017 at 10:46pm
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After last years highs can't help but feel this year could be a mare for us, you really would have to hope fo FH again and even then that could be too much for us with the way we are playing -------------  YOUR 3 IN A ROW LEAGUE CHAMPIONS |
Posted By: AnCearrbhach
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2017 at 9:15am
Will be tough for Dundalk, have to feel they need FH AIK (SWE) 9.945 Shakhtyor Soligorsk (BLR) 7.475 KR ReykjavÃk (ISL) 5.175 Lyngby (DEN) 4.800 Levadia Tallinn (EST) 4.050 the options for CIty, Shams got the best group and can draw Crusaders or St Johnstone
------------- AithnÃonn ciaróg ciaróg eile. |
Posted By: adineen98
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2017 at 10:59am
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http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2018/draws/round=2000877/index.html" rel="nofollow - http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2018/draws/round=2000877/index.html Stream for the draw |
Posted By: adineen98
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2017 at 11:31am
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Dundalk get Rosenborg Not LOI related, but Celtic could play Linfield! That'll be one to watch! |
Posted By: ccfcmurphy
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2017 at 11:47am
This could be fixed for the 12th of July ... that could get interesting ------------- There's no point being the richest man in the graveyard |
Posted By: adineen98
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2017 at 11:52am
I highly doubt it would happen however. PSNI would more than likely request the dates be switched if it does happen that the first leg is played in Belfast, and I would say UEFA probably realise how delicate the situation is. Anyway with regards to Dundalk, unfortunately, I can't see them getting past Rosenborg. They won the Norwegian league by 15 points last season and are currently top of the league. It would be a huge task for Dundalk to get through, but then again, we all though the same about BATE... |
Posted By: horsebox
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2017 at 11:55am
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If Dundalk lose to Rosenburg - are they completely out of Europe then? ------------- It was far across the sea, When the devil got a hold of me, He wouldn't set me free, So he kept me soul for ransom. na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na. I'm a sailor man from Glasgow to |
Posted By: adineen98
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2017 at 11:56am
I think so. They'd have to get through to the 3rd CL qualifying round to drop into the EL qualifying rounds |
Posted By: adineen98
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2017 at 12:03pm
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http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2018/draws/round=2000886/index.html" rel="nofollow - http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2018/draws/round=2000886/index.html Stream for the EL draw |
Posted By: ccfcmurphy
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2017 at 12:04pm
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Hope we get Tallinn ------------- There's no point being the richest man in the graveyard |
Posted By: adineen98
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2017 at 12:07pm
AIK are the team to avoid, IMO |
Posted By: pre Madonna
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2017 at 12:07pm
Yeah, that would be them gone. Rosenborg have a seriously strong squad, including old Paddy Power y-fronts himself, best striker in the world, Nicklas Bendtner. ------------- Greed has won, big finance has won. Whatever small role elite clubs still play in the local communities from which they grew is dwarfed now by their position as global brands. |
Posted By: adineen98
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2017 at 12:10pm
We've get Tallinn. Good draw 
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Posted By: ccfcmurphy
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2017 at 12:12pm
Levadia Tallinn it is  Still a tough game but its the best of a bad bunch ------------- There's no point being the richest man in the graveyard |
Posted By: ccfcmurphy
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2017 at 12:13pm
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Cheapest way to get to Estonia ? ------------- There's no point being the richest man in the graveyard |
Posted By: adineen98
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2017 at 12:13pm
| Derry get Midtjylland. Shamrock Rovers get Starjnan |
Posted By: skinnymalinx
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2017 at 12:20pm
Ryanair fly direct to tallinn from Dublin ------------- beware the ides of march |
Posted By: pre Madonna
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2017 at 12:20pm
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You would fancy us against Levadia Tallinn. Crusaders knocked them out to years back, not that we should take them lightly. I can't see Derry doing anything, like Dundalk they have got a terrible draw; expensive places to travel to and unlikely to get through. Shams have an interesting one, more famous for their celebrations they have had an up and down few seasons and, given the recent ties between sides from the two nations you would have to think it is a 50/50 chance of progress for them. ------------- Greed has won, big finance has won. Whatever small role elite clubs still play in the local communities from which they grew is dwarfed now by their position as global brands. |
Posted By: adineen98
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2017 at 12:23pm
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Just had a look at Levadia's wiki page there, they've finished runners up in the league the last two seasons and have a handful of Estonian international players and one or two former underage Russian players I don't want to jinx it or anything, but I'm fairly confident of getting through |
Posted By: nvidic
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2017 at 12:23pm
| Tallinn played 16, L0 this year....sounds familiar |
Posted By: adineen98
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2017 at 12:26pm
13 wins and 3 draws but its Flora Tallinn who are top with 14 wins and 2 draws |
Posted By: pre Madonna
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2017 at 12:29pm
They did give Slavia Prague a scare last year, losing on away goals after winning the first leg 3-1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlX6IMhbdEA" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlX6IMhbdEA ------------- Greed has won, big finance has won. Whatever small role elite clubs still play in the local communities from which they grew is dwarfed now by their position as global brands. |
Posted By: Trap junior
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2017 at 12:31pm
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Dundalk wont beat Rosenborg ------------- Pied Piper to: Baldrick, Brendan 88, 9Fingers, Borussia and more... 97.6% chance this post will be replied to by Baldrick (source: PWC) |
Posted By: adineen98
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2017 at 12:32pm
| In their last 17 ties in European competition, Levadia Tallinn have won 6 of them, with the victories coming against Macedonian, Polish, Lithuanian, Welsh, San Marinese, and Faroese opposition |
Posted By: ccfcmurphy
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2017 at 12:33pm
400 for flights is a bit pricey for such a short flight , hopefully a chartered flight can be arranged or I might have to hold off till round 2  ------------- There's no point being the richest man in the graveyard |
Posted By: nvidic
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2017 at 12:40pm
| Boat takes 2 hours from Helsinki either - Norwegian & Finnish fly there from Dublin |
Posted By: Shoco
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2017 at 12:50pm
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Tough draw for us, wouldn't have too may expectations of getting through, play a summer league also so no advantage for us it that. looking forward to it all the same ------------- YOUR 3 IN A ROW LEAGUE CHAMPIONS |
Posted By: Shoco
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2017 at 12:52pm
Yeah, Will be different next season though with the rule changes, So cork will get a chance at the EL qualifiers if they get knocked out in first round of CL ------------- YOUR 3 IN A ROW LEAGUE CHAMPIONS |
Posted By: zizu Kilbane
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2017 at 1:37pm
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Mixed bag alright...Derry are definitely out you'd think. You'd fancy last year's Dundalk against Rosenborg but I just can't see it this year. Cork have a very winable tie and have the best chance of the 4. Rovers hot the best draw they could have but it's not gonna be easy. Icelandic football is on a high right now ------------- "Sometimes, sh*t happens, someone's gotta deal with it, and who ya gonna call?" |
Posted By: smart man
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2017 at 1:38pm
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How did Lincoln city get into Europe. Was it because of their cup run last season? ------------- alive and kicking |
Posted By: adineen98
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2017 at 1:40pm
Lincoln Red Imps of Gibraltar So if we (City) beat Tallinn, we'll play either AEK Larnaca or Lincoln Red Imps |
Posted By: Borussia
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2017 at 1:42pm
A great chance for Cork to get through to the 3rd qualifying round.
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Posted By: adineen98
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2017 at 1:45pm
Hopefully anyway. While I would prefer the Red Imps if we get through, I would still fancy our chances against Larnaca given how well we've played this season and the form Maguire is in |
Posted By: adineen98
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2017 at 1:49pm
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Derry will play either Ferencvaros or Jelgava should they get through their first round Shamrock Rovers will play Mlada Boleslav if they win their tie |
Posted By: FrankosHereNow
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2017 at 2:02pm
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Posted By: AnCearrbhach
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2017 at 2:05pm
------------- AithnÃonn ciaróg ciaróg eile. |
Posted By: pre Madonna
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2017 at 2:28pm
Larnaca will be red hot favourites against City, they knocked Spartak Moscow out last year. It would be a huge scalp to beat them, providing we take care of Levadia first. ------------- Greed has won, big finance has won. Whatever small role elite clubs still play in the local communities from which they grew is dwarfed now by their position as global brands. |
Posted By: coyne
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2017 at 2:32pm
Brilliant
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Posted By: Gary McKay
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2017 at 2:45pm
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Tallinn is a beautiful spot. Nice people too, fcuk all Russians like Riga. Mostly Finns and Swedes. ------------- "Smalling and Jones.... have the potential to be the PL’s best ever pairing in my opinion." - SlurAlex |
Posted By: pre Madonna
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2017 at 2:49pm
Around 1/3 of the population of Tallinn is Russian. I used to work with a couple of Estonians who gave me the full run down on the politics of the place, one of those girls sure hated Russians! ------------- Greed has won, big finance has won. Whatever small role elite clubs still play in the local communities from which they grew is dwarfed now by their position as global brands. |
Posted By: roverstillidie
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2017 at 5:28pm
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Rovers should get to Czech Republic. Cork have a chance to really push on if management let them. Dundalk and Derry will get crushed. ------------- He is Karl Pilkington in the LOI section and Karl Marx outwith it |
Posted By: Joe Stalin
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2017 at 9:14pm
They were 2-0 down to cliftonville at one stage though and by all accounts fluked it against Moscow. Hard to see that Cork will ever have a better chance of at least getting to the 3rd round, even with Caulfield's conservatism. |
Posted By: pre Madonna
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2017 at 9:32pm
It is very rare you can fluke it against a team over two legs though, although I admit to having no knowledge of that tie. I just think people are getting a little carried away, they finished second in a league ranked a lot higher than ours a for a start. They also have a sprinkling of players with international experience, like the Macedonian Ivan Trickovski who scored against Ireland in Dublin in 2011. They seem to have an awful lot of Spanish players too, how good they all are is another thing! There is certainly a chance, there is no doubting that, but should a potential clash happen they would be favourites. ------------- Greed has won, big finance has won. Whatever small role elite clubs still play in the local communities from which they grew is dwarfed now by their position as global brands. |
Posted By: Jason Kelly
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2017 at 10:12pm
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Posted By: Jason Kelly
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2017 at 10:14pm
We got to the 3rd round last season 
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Posted By: Pablo Escobar
Date Posted: 19 Jun 2017 at 11:43pm
As mentioned already, we got to the 3rd round last season. And as a matter of interest, if Caulfield had let the shackles off this season, how many extra league goals do you think we'd have added to the 52 we already have? |
Posted By: corkery
Date Posted: 20 Jun 2017 at 12:01am
I only got this now. There's a want in you. ------------- 'The younger generation as in 17 -25 are certainly gayer than their predecessors. I think they may cause the extinction of the human race with their activities.'- Baldrick |
Posted By: roverstillidie
Date Posted: 20 Jun 2017 at 10:51am
------------- He is Karl Pilkington in the LOI section and Karl Marx outwith it |
Posted By: AnCearrbhach
Date Posted: 20 Jun 2017 at 11:43am
Ya it's tough when we have a manager holding us back all the time. I can see how a Rovers fan wouldn't understand What a baffling few replies. We won two rounds last year which is a much as any LOI team has ever won. Our best perfomance was probably away to the eventual quarter-finalists. We are currently making everyone in the league look so pathetically amateur that people are complaining about the standard below us all season. Looking forward to when they are "allowed to play" ------------- AithnÃonn ciaróg ciaróg eile. |
Posted By: Twoinarow
Date Posted: 20 Jun 2017 at 11:56am
100% agree ------------- 2 in a row and we won it in Tallaght |
Posted By: roverstillidie
Date Posted: 20 Jun 2017 at 12:12pm
------------- He is Karl Pilkington in the LOI section and Karl Marx outwith it |
Posted By: AnCearrbhach
Date Posted: 20 Jun 2017 at 12:15pm
No it doesn't, if by some miracle City qualified for the group stages it would fair surpass previous achievements as it would mean winning 4 European rounds. Not going to happen without a couple of big scalps. Big difference between 4 out of 4 and 2 out of 3. ------------- AithnÃonn ciaróg ciaróg eile. |
Posted By: pre Madonna
Date Posted: 20 Jun 2017 at 12:50pm
Exactly, people seem to struggle with this and I can't understand why! It is pretty straightforward stuff. ------------- Greed has won, big finance has won. Whatever small role elite clubs still play in the local communities from which they grew is dwarfed now by their position as global brands. |
Posted By: Tony Cousins
Date Posted: 20 Jun 2017 at 1:39pm
maybe you should wait to start comparing achievements made by Rovers and Dundalk with Cork's achievements until after Cork achieve something. |
Posted By: roverstillidie
Date Posted: 20 Jun 2017 at 1:44pm
------------- He is Karl Pilkington in the LOI section and Karl Marx outwith it |
Posted By: pre Madonna
Date Posted: 20 Jun 2017 at 1:48pm
You would want to be exceptionally dense to take that as an actual comparison, the big clue should be the use of the words 'if by some miracle'. To be fair though, Shams achievement was beating a Partizan in disarray and a flower shop but it got you the groups, so fair play. ------------- Greed has won, big finance has won. Whatever small role elite clubs still play in the local communities from which they grew is dwarfed now by their position as global brands. |
Posted By: roverstillidie
Date Posted: 20 Jun 2017 at 1:55pm
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Still did it though... You need to chill out and learn to take a compliment. ------------- He is Karl Pilkington in the LOI section and Karl Marx outwith it |
Posted By: pre Madonna
Date Posted: 20 Jun 2017 at 2:00pm
Yes, fair play, I still don't see it as comparable to Dundalk's efforts last year, but that is neither here nor there. I have no idea what you are on about after, what compliment and who isn't chilled out? Today is the most 'chilled' I have been n about 4 years too. ------------- Greed has won, big finance has won. Whatever small role elite clubs still play in the local communities from which they grew is dwarfed now by their position as global brands. |
Posted By: roverstillidie
Date Posted: 20 Jun 2017 at 2:07pm
------------- He is Karl Pilkington in the LOI section and Karl Marx outwith it |
Posted By: pre Madonna
Date Posted: 20 Jun 2017 at 2:21pm
Nobody is being offended, I didn't see a compliment as the posts I were referring to was where you and Tony Cousins wrongly gave out to a city fan for going on about achievements after it was fans of other clubs brought it up. I disagree on progression, I think the league has gone backwards over the past decade, it has just produced some decent teams and has been helped by the back door systems UEFA have in place. The league as a whole has been in decline for a while. I also don't think City will make the group stages, I hope I am proved wrong but I cannot see it happening at all. We should beat Levadia but I would fancy Larnaca against us, although having Maguire gives us a chance.against them. If we do get through the opposition is, by and large, way out of our league. City will have a far better chance of making the groups next year due to the backdoor. The only way an Irish team will make the Europa groups is by starting in the champions league ------------- Greed has won, big finance has won. Whatever small role elite clubs still play in the local communities from which they grew is dwarfed now by their position as global brands. |
Posted By: roverstillidie
Date Posted: 20 Jun 2017 at 2:27pm
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I didn't mention the league progressing. At any given time there are two, three or four strong teams. They change but the best sides are far better than the best sides of old. ------------- He is Karl Pilkington in the LOI section and Karl Marx outwith it |
Posted By: pre Madonna
Date Posted: 20 Jun 2017 at 2:31pm
I am not sure about that, there is certainly a case but I am not sure. I think the backdoors etc. might deceive us a bit there. As it stands now, It isn't unrealistic that we will only have one club go through one round and then we will have wailing and gnashing of teeth in the media of how the league has fallen. I wouldn't use Europe as the sole measuring stick, although it is obviously a good indicator. ------------- Greed has won, big finance has won. Whatever small role elite clubs still play in the local communities from which they grew is dwarfed now by their position as global brands. |
Posted By: AnCearrbhach
Date Posted: 20 Jun 2017 at 2:34pm
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I was merely making light of "conservative" remarks and comments on the manager. If we score 100 goals this season the dublin meeja will still describe us as a hard tackling strong team who struggle away from home. It's lazy and you can see it seeping through to the public. This is not KR Reykjavik era City with a handful of half arsed players not up for a challenge. It's a different beast entirely. As PM said though by far the best chance for Irish teams is starting in the CL and that's where the breakthroughs will come from. For this year I would be delighted to match last year's impressive achievement of making the third round.
------------- AithnÃonn ciaróg ciaróg eile. |
Posted By: pre Madonna
Date Posted: 20 Jun 2017 at 2:36pm
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I agree, I think beating Levadia and Larnaca would surpass beating Linfield and Hacken. I am not optimistic though. ------------- Greed has won, big finance has won. Whatever small role elite clubs still play in the local communities from which they grew is dwarfed now by their position as global brands. |
Posted By: AnCearrbhach
Date Posted: 20 Jun 2017 at 2:40pm
Always optimistic, wouldn't be able for the LOI otherwise. I'd say we have a decent chance but would obviously be decent odds to make that stage. Regardless the focus should be on Levadia first. ------------- AithnÃonn ciaróg ciaróg eile. |
Posted By: pre Madonna
Date Posted: 20 Jun 2017 at 2:45pm
Joys of being away, can look at it with a bit more perspective! If I had to predict now I would go with City getting passed Levadia comfortable enough before a narrow defeat to Larnaca. Maguire will score in both ties before heading off to sunny Preston. I think Derry and Dundalk will both exit quietly and Shams will narrowly go out to St Jarnan( as they are referred to by Eir Sports, how hard is it to copy a name from a screen?). ------------- Greed has won, big finance has won. Whatever small role elite clubs still play in the local communities from which they grew is dwarfed now by their position as global brands. |
Posted By: AnCearrbhach
Date Posted: 20 Jun 2017 at 2:53pm
To be fair PM you said we'd take a beating from Hacken last year too  For the others I'd agree with you except I think Shams will go through and Dawk will have some hope before ending in another valiant loser LOI situation. Derry to take a hammering sadly I think.------------- AithnÃonn ciaróg ciaróg eile. |
Posted By: Pablo Escobar
Date Posted: 20 Jun 2017 at 3:11pm
| The crucial thing for us is to keep the tie alive for the home leg. If we are in with a shout I'd back us against any of the 3 possible opponents in the first 2 rounds. Keeping a potential tie alive in Larnaca would be very tough though. After that, I'd agree that we'll likely exit the competition, barring an epic upset. |
Posted By: pre Madonna
Date Posted: 20 Jun 2017 at 3:11pm
I thought we would and was delighted to be proved wrong, we got a bit of luck and capitalised on it. I probably overestimated them a bit alright though. Yeah, Rosenborg aren't what they were so Dundalk might give them a bit of a game but run out of steam. I can't see Derry getting within 4 or 5 goals of the Danes. I think the past few years have shown there isn't much between the better sides in Ireland or Iceland, which says a lot about how their football is run. I don't think there will be much in it, it depends how much they learned from last year but it wouldn't surprise me if the underestimated the opposition again. ------------- Greed has won, big finance has won. Whatever small role elite clubs still play in the local communities from which they grew is dwarfed now by their position as global brands. |
Posted By: AnCearrbhach
Date Posted: 20 Jun 2017 at 3:19pm
Having a football association more interested in developing the game than attending dinner dances helps. http://www.the42.ie/how-iceland-chose-to-spend-euro-2016-money-2941792-Aug2016/" rel="nofollow - http://www.the42.ie/how-iceland-chose-to-spend-euro-2016-money-2941792-Aug2016/" rel="nofollow - http://www.the42.ie/how-iceland-chose-to-spend-euro-2016-money-2941792-Aug2016/
------------- AithnÃonn ciaróg ciaróg eile. |
Posted By: roverstillidie
Date Posted: 20 Jun 2017 at 3:44pm
------------- He is Karl Pilkington in the LOI section and Karl Marx outwith it |
Posted By: pre Madonna
Date Posted: 20 Jun 2017 at 3:47pm
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I assumed you underestimated RoPs, or were you just that bad? ------------- Greed has won, big finance has won. Whatever small role elite clubs still play in the local communities from which they grew is dwarfed now by their position as global brands. |
Posted By: roverstillidie
Date Posted: 20 Jun 2017 at 3:56pm
------------- He is Karl Pilkington in the LOI section and Karl Marx outwith it |
Posted By: pre Madonna
Date Posted: 20 Jun 2017 at 4:01pm
And that is why I assumed you underestimated them, it was obviously wishful thinking! ------------- Greed has won, big finance has won. Whatever small role elite clubs still play in the local communities from which they grew is dwarfed now by their position as global brands. |
Posted By: roverstillidie
Date Posted: 20 Jun 2017 at 4:55pm
------------- He is Karl Pilkington in the LOI section and Karl Marx outwith it |
Posted By: ccfcmurphy
Date Posted: 28 Jun 2017 at 1:17pm
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Eir sport showing Cork City's match vs Tallin . Sound lads Makes you wonder what RTE invest there money in these days ------------- There's no point being the richest man in the graveyard |
Posted By: OnTheOneRoad
Date Posted: 28 Jun 2017 at 1:37pm
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I fancy cork will get through that one handy enough ------------- No thank you Turkish......I'm sweet enough |
Posted By: pre Madonna
Date Posted: 28 Jun 2017 at 1:40pm
I had Hibs of Malta's game against the Estonian champions on for a bit last night and the Estonian team looked very ordinary. I would be disappointed if City don't come through. ------------- Greed has won, big finance has won. Whatever small role elite clubs still play in the local communities from which they grew is dwarfed now by their position as global brands. |
Posted By: Shedite
Date Posted: 28 Jun 2017 at 3:58pm
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Posted By: ccfcmurphy
Date Posted: 28 Jun 2017 at 5:07pm
Last Thursday they showed Cameroon vs Australia at 5pm ------------- There's no point being the richest man in the graveyard |
Posted By: kevincronin2000
Date Posted: 28 Jun 2017 at 5:18pm
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Fancy ourselves and Rovers to get through, Rovers showing a bit of form recently. Would take a 1-1 draw in Estonia tomorrow and finish the job in turners cross next week. ------------- time is the stuff that life is made of, don't waste it. |
Posted By: pre Madonna
Date Posted: 28 Jun 2017 at 5:25pm
The two things are in no way comparable though. The rights for the Confederations Cup are presumably relatively cheap, and can only be shown on free to air, they may even be tied in some way to the World Cup rights. You also buy the whole tournament, not game-by-game and it costs them very little to show it, have they even sent commentators out there? By having the rights you may as well show the whole thing. There would also, sadly, be more people who would tune in to watch Cameroon than Cork City. There would be limited appeal to showing tomorrow's game, I am surprised Eir are going for it but am obviously happy they are, and I assume they got it cheap but you can't give out about RTÉ every time. ------------- Greed has won, big finance has won. Whatever small role elite clubs still play in the local communities from which they grew is dwarfed now by their position as global brands. |
Posted By: Borussia
Date Posted: 28 Jun 2017 at 5:29pm
| Am hoping Iceland TV might be showing the Rovers game tomorrow night so there might a stream floating around |
Posted By: Gaz
Date Posted: 29 Jun 2017 at 10:29am
You won't be going out of your way to watch your team playing in Europe on TV? ------------- I dont email the count anymore, its been 9 months : ( He even sent me a YBIG scarf for my Birthday |
Posted By: DUBLIN DOC
Date Posted: 29 Jun 2017 at 11:04am
------------- When all is said and done there is nothing left to say or do |
Posted By: Twoinarow
Date Posted: 29 Jun 2017 at 12:17pm
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Rovers a big price tonight? 12/5 ------------- 2 in a row and we won it in Tallaght |
Posted By: ccfcmurphy
Date Posted: 29 Jun 2017 at 12:26pm
For anyone who doesn't bet , this means if you put 5Euro on Rovers you will get zero back ------------- There's no point being the richest man in the graveyard |