Which LOI club to support?

currythis

Apologies to everyone if the title of this post makes me sound like an asshole!

It's a straight up choice between Pats or Rovers because I live in Clondalkin so Richmond Park and Tallaght stadium are only a 20 min bus journey away.

To be honest I'm fed up with the EPL because it has lost touch with reality so I've decided to give the LOI a chance.

I used to go to Pats matches with my uncle when I was a kid but I have not been following the Irish league in years.

Which team plays the better football?

Anybody able to help me make my choice?

Thanks!

Paul Tergat

If you have no affiliation with either club flip a coin - im being serious too!

DM_7

Why not go to both, see which team you prefer and stick with them.

3hn2givr7mx1sc

I'd go with Rovers, good players, good stadium, great history and 2nd in the league. What more could you ask for?(Don't say 1st in the league:P)

stovelid

Go to a few matches and decide. Give each team a fair go though. Go to bigger games like derbies to get a decent impression.

DSB

To be honest I'd say Pats. Only because Rovers seem to be the new fashionable team to start supporting, which isn't really that good of a reason I suppose.

stovelid

DSB wrote: »

To be honest I'd say Pats. Only because Rovers seem to be the new fashionable team to start supporting, which isn't really that good of a reason I suppose.

Nothing tactical about your advice at all, of course

DSB

Nothing at all:D:D:D

Eire-Dearg

Yeah exactly - breath in the atmosphere at both clubs, whichever you feel most comfortable in is the one for you...

elshambo

Eire-Dearg wrote: »

Yeah exactly - breath in the atmosphere at both clubs, whichever you feel most comfortable in is the one for you...

I signed in to say pretty much this

Go to a couple of games of each and see which feels better

better still for a while go to as many of each teams home games you can make/afford/tolerate , will help you get into it quicker and get to know the league

Its a tough choice though as the painfull truth is all dublin clubs are a shower of ..........:rolleyes:

If its any help, shams are on the upward curve while pats are er um...

course if you were smart you'd join the dublin branch of the Sligo Rovers supporters club!:cool:


*ps "the irish league" is a thems up there, were the LOI

Diabhal Beag

If you want to enjoy the football quality just go to both sides matches but for the real experience support a club that you feel represents you and your community well.












Basically Galway United :pac:

currythis

Cheers for all the advice!

Pats are playin Dundalk on Sunday eve so I'll head down to that anyways and I'll find out when Rovers next home match is and I'll check that out too

If I cant choose between the 2 after that then I'll just have to flick a coin!

Thanks again!

DSB

currythis wrote: »

Cheers for all the advice!

Pats are playin Dundalk on Sunday eve so I'll head down to that anyways and I'll find out when Rovers next home match is and I'll check that out too

If I cant choose between the 2 after that then I'll just have to flick a coin!

Thanks again!

Both Rovers and Pats are playing at home this Sunday,

The next Rovers home game after that is 16th of August against UCD in the cup.

The next Pats home game after that is 11th of August against Bohs.

If you're determined to catch both teams, it might be worthwhile to go to Rovers-Derry on Sunday, and then Pats-Bohs on the 11th, so you get 2 big top of the table clashes to help you out.

oldyouth

Don't forget to give each more than one visit. We all know that the atmosphere, standard of football, crowd etc can vary from one game to the next.
It's about finding a club that fits you like a glove rather than going with today's fashionable club

Forza Youths...........

CHD

You used to go to Pat's games so why not continue.

20 Times 20 Times

currythis wrote: »

Cheers for all the advice!

Pats are playin Dundalk on Sunday eve so I'll head down to that anyways and I'll find out when Rovers next home match is and I'll check that out too

If I cant choose between the 2 after that then I'll just have to flick a coin!

Thanks again!

come down and stand with moi in the dundalk end and experience a true athmosphere.

theteal

elshambo wrote: »

If its any help, shams are on the upward curve while pats are er um...

. . .flying the flag for the LOI in Europe again until next week that is (rumour has it that the russians are having issues with providing a visa for ryan guy - the yank spy!)

joking aside, the above point is fair, we've had a very depressing season so far but i can just feel the an upswing lately. We've a few first-teamers back from injury (you should have felt the crowd reaction when gary dempsey came on on Thursday). Hopefully Fabio can bang in a few in the league now too. There is a good atmosphere developing. . .

the OP might be timing his visits just right (although, if he came down last Thursday the decision would have been made on the spot!)

Sunset V

Failing Liongford Town. Always had a soft spot for Rovers.

SectionF

Since Bohs aren't involved here, I can offer some neutral advice. No, really.

From a clean slate, and completely suspending my Bohs bias, if I were in your position I'd go with Pat's. As has been observed, although they will bang on about their history, Rovers are a bit too shiny and new. Witness the outbreak of all those bleached-white and green scarves. Pat's are much funkier, have real heart and, most of all, real roots in a real place. They probably also need you much more, so you will feel the love more.

(With apologies for severe overuse of the word 'real').

TheBigLebowski

SectionF wrote: »

Since Bohs aren't involved here, I can offer some neutral advice. No, really.

From a clean slate, and completely suspending my Bohs bias, if I were in your position I'd go with Pat's. As has been observed, although they will bang on about their history, Rovers are a bit too shiny and new. Witness the outbreak of all those bleached-white and green scarves. Pat's are much funkier, have real heart and, most of all, real roots in a real place. They probably also need you much more, so you will feel the love more.

(With apologies for severe overuse of the word 'real').

Yeah, real neutral

Although I do agree Pats need all the support they can get.

Another thing you might want to consider is that there is a good chance Rovers might be playing some European football next season. Probably unlikely you'll see any more in Richmond this season (although I hope not) with a tough tie next week.

Anyway, Rovers! Rovers! Rovers! etc... etc

curry-muff

Screw all of them, support Finn Harps

currythis

Thanks again for all the info!

Decided that I'll head down to Pats v Dundalk tomorrow nite and then go to Rovers next home match.

Where would be the best place for a newbie to sit/stand in richmond?
I dont want to look like a complete eejit sittin in a group of diehard pats fans without knowin a thing about the club!

Quint

Support Shels! I'm living in Clondalkin and I go to Tolka. When we're challenging for the Premier division title next year you can say you started supporting them when they were in division 1

stovelid

I'm must say I'm loving all this.

The specious generalizations and bitterness can mean only one thing: we're back.

The Volt

If you're gonna come see a Rovers game then make sure you soak up the atmosphere and soak up a few pints in the Maldrom before hand, then sit in the unreserved singing section towards the chipper end of the ground. If you're thinking of attending then introduce yourself on www.srfcultrasforum.com and meet the gang, new hoop fans are always more than welcome