FAI CUP FINAL: SPORTING FINGAL v SLIGO ROVERS

Paulw

Voltwad wrote: »

Without getting myself a ban I probably can't justify that but I do feel that Sligo would represent Ireland better in Europe in terms of support than Fingal would.

And there was I thinking that football was more about what happens on the pitch, and the football being played. :rolleyes:

As stated before, a fan base takes time to build, and while Sporting Fingal are a very new club, they are building that fan base very well.

The Volt

Paulw wrote: »

And there was I thinking that football was more about what happens on the pitch, and the football being played. :rolleyes:

As stated before, a fan base takes time to build, and while Sporting Fingal are a very new club, they are building that fan base very well.

It's more than just what happens on the pitch to me.

3hn2givr7mx1sc

Paulw you are unbelievably biased, or else oblivious to everything around you.
Sligo would take at least three times as many fans to an away match in Europe than Sporting Franchise would, it's obvious to everyone but you.
I'm hoping that Sligo win tomorrow, couldn't stand to see SF representing Ireland in Europe for a few years at least.

Paulw

Carter Spicy Playwright wrote: »

Sligo would take at least three times as many fans to an away match in Europe than Sporting Fingal would, it's obvious to everyone but you.

I've never once disputed the fan base. I agree that Sligo Rovers have a larger fan base. They've been around a lot longer. No doubt about that, at all.

What is clear from this, and other threads, is that there are a number of people very biased and against Sporting Fingal, not for football reasons, but because the club is new. Is that jealousy? The club is new. It's only starting to build a fan base, and they're doing very well, for their 2nd season in existance.

Through growing popularity and a higher public profile, the fan base for Sporting Fingal will continue to grow rapidly. I've been to almost every home game, and a number of away games too. The fan base is growing, and good publicity is helping grow that more.

At the same time, a team playing good football (which Sligo Rovers also play) is a much better showcase for LOI football than any of the hoofball teams out there.

Thankfully, this cup final is between two teams that both like to pass the ball and play a good style of football, and a style that could do well in Europe.

Pure Cork

Paulw wrote: »

What is clear from this, and other threads, is that there are a number of people very biased and against Sporting Fingal, not for football reasons, but because the club is new. Is that jealousy?

We were all jealous of Dublin City too. :rolleyes:

Gavin "shels"

Can see alot of goals tomorrow.

SligoBrewer

Gavin shels wrote: »

Can see alot of goals tomorrow.

Not at all. Not with Gavin Peers manning the defence.

Quint

Always been a fan of Sligo, think it was my 2nd Shels game and we played a good sligo side managed by Lawrie Sanchez. Also, the League Cup Final game against them in 96 that went to penos was one of the best games I was ever at. Sligo brought loads of fans, we got a last minute goal. Happy memories!

Edit: By saying "fan" of sligo, I meant it in a LoI team I don't hate sort of way

Pineapple stu

Its great that all that you can bitch about is Sporting Fingal's fan base as you cant say anything about its football.
I thought new fans to the league was a good thing and not to be laughed at just because they didnt support your team .
If the result goes our way im sure the boards will be full of sligo supporters genuine and wummers claiming that the ref robbed them and will be marching on abbotstown wanting a replay

SantryRed

Lads, I don't actually get the way you say Sligo will represent Ireland more, yeah in terms of fans, but in the thing that matters most, the co-efficient, Fingal would represent Ireland a hell of a lot better!! And that is what matters in all fairness, still want to see Sligo win, but that's a point I had to make.

GLaDOS

What European competition does winning this get you?

Lamper.sffc

ScienceNerd wrote: »

What European competition does winning this get you?

Europa

SantryRed

ScienceNerd wrote: »

What European competition does winning this get you?

Europa League.

deisedude

SantryRed wrote: »

Lads, I don't actually get the way you say Sligo will represent Ireland more, yeah in terms of fans, but in the thing that matters most, the co-efficient, Fingal would represent Ireland a hell of a lot better!! And that is what matters in all fairness, still want to see Sligo win, but that's a point I had to make.

Excuse my ignorance but why would a Fingal victory be better for the co-efficient?

Ferris_Bueller

I'll be cheering on Sporting Fingal tomorrow, believe they play good football and with a few adjustments could do extremely well in the Premier and Europe next season, they have some great players in their team too. Don't think the amount of fans either club has matters, give Fingal time and I would hope anyway that their fanbase will increase.

SantryRed

deisedude wrote: »

Excuse my ignorance but why would a Fingal victory be better for the co-efficient?

Because after Sligo's horror show this season I'd be 100% sure they'd give it a much better go.

Pure Cork

cymro wrote: »

Its great that all that you can bitch about is Sporting Fingal's fan base as you cant say anything about its football.

Of course not since they paid for a reasonably talented bunch of mercenaries. They effectively had a Premier Division squad in the First Division.

SantryRed wrote: »

Because after Sligo's horror show this season I'd be 100% sure they'd give it a much better go.

If Sligo don't have players out through injury (or have better strength in depth) next season, I think they'd do much better than last season.

SantryRed

Fingal would still do better though, with their bigger budget and all that.

Sheepy99

no they wouldn't.

applehunter

SantryRed wrote: »

Because after Sligo's horror show this season I'd be 100% sure they'd give it a much better go.

I have to take issue with this comment.:mad:

You obviously haven't being watching Sligo the last couple of seasons.

Most refreshing team in the league with Paul Cook at the helm.

Always go out with a good attitude and are not just content to go for 0-0 away from home that supposedly bigger teams did this last season.

mikemac

Can you buy tickets at the stadium on match day?

Pineapple stu

Pure Cork wrote: »

Of course not since they paid for a reasonably talented bunch of mercenaries. They effectively had a Premier Division squad in the First Division.


And Sporting Fingal are the first to do this are they? Players came to sporting knowing that they will be paid which is the most important factor for a professional footballer today. Shels paid high wages to win the league, so have cork and bohs so why single out Fingal as if they are the fisrt to do it.?
Just because the cork team have gone to bits there is no need to be negative about Sporting Fingal.

PaulieD

Gavin shels wrote: »

Mainly neurtals going to this? I'm heading along myself (only due to the fact of free tickets and no they ain't from Fingal;)).

Heading myself, should be a good game. Very windy today, if we experience similar conditions tomorrow, it should be a goal fest ala Derry-vs-Pats in '06.

Hope the bit 'o red do the business tomorrow, they serve up some decent football.

PaulieD

Where will the Sligo faithful be heading for their pre match beves? The Maldroon, I presume? Wouldnt mind having a bit of banter with our country cousins.:p

Pure Cork

cymro wrote: »

And Sporting Fingal are the first to do this are they? Players came to sporting knowing that they will be paid which is the most important factor for a professional footballer today. Shels paid high wages to win the league, so have cork and bohs so why single out Fingal as if they are the fisrt to do it.?
Just because the cork team have gone to bits there is no need to be negative about Sporting Fingal.

They wouldn't be the first to hire mercenaries, but what makes this so interesting is that the mercenaries on the Dublin Mercenaries Merry-Go-Round went down to the First Division.

The situation at my own club has no relation to my opinions on Finglas, just like Dublin City.

Paulw

applehunter wrote: »

You obviously haven't being watching Sligo the last couple of seasons.

Most refreshing team in the league with Paul Cook at the helm.

Always go out with a good attitude and are not just content to go for 0-0 away from home that supposedly bigger teams did this last season.

I have to agree with you there. Sligo do play attractive attacking football. That should make the game much more interesting and competitive.

Both teams like to hold on to the ball, pass the ball, play it around and, score a few goals.

It may not be a goal fest, but I can see it being a good game to watch.

Pure Cork

Plastic flags for plastic fans.

Quint

Shocking weather for it. Unbelievable wind. I reckon a lot of neutrals will be turned off going

applehunter

It's been bad weather for last 5 years.

They will do well to top last year's epic.

Eire-Dearg

What was John Delaney at just there?

Pure Cork

Rico calling Torpedo Finglas - "Fingal County".

GlasnevinRed

Pure Cork wrote: »

Rico calling Torpedo Finglas - "Fingal County".

Said it a few times at this stage.:D

MagicMarker

Quint wrote: »

Shocking weather for it. Unbelievable wind. I reckon a lot of neutrals will be turned off going

The camera shake is giving me motion sickness! It's funny because I can hear the wind getting harder outside my window and that coincides with the camera shaking!

GlasnevinRed

Did Rico just say Conan Doyle?? when reffering to Byrne?

Walsh

Rent-a-crowd Fingal out in force! Thats some wind, ruining what would have been a decent game!

An Citeog

GlasnevinRed wrote: »

Did Rico just say Conan Doyle?? when reffering to Byrne?

How right you are Watson!:pac:

GLaDOS

Sligo! 1-0

fkt

1-0 Rovers!

Basq

Balls... was out walking the dog when they scored.

God bless Sky+!

GlasnevinRed

Didn't realise Meenan was with Sligo. Barely got a look in with us at the start of this season. Big blow for Sligo anyway.

SantryRed

Shows how much of an idiot Keely is. Meenan was a very good player. Very direct.

GlasnevinRed

Was another discipline thing afaik.

GlasnevinRed

What a miss from Zayed.:D

Dave!

Terrific football on display here

Sligo in particular

The Volt

Decent game so far this half, cannot believe Zayed miss that.

The Volt

Peno!

Dave!

1-1 !

GLaDOS

Class Peno, 1-1

fkt

Unbelievable. I blame the wind.

pablodunlop

Crackin match!