LOI: League of Ireland Fixtures (Week 1), Mar 8-10, 2013

darragh16

It wouldn't be the League of Ireland without a miserable rainy night to start it off!

dfx-

kksaints wrote: »

But isnt the Dundalk away section uncovered?

At least it's a bit inland and slightly sheltered by the behemoth of a stand beside it

Pighead

kksaints wrote: »

But isnt the Dundalk away section uncovered?

No chance. We look after our visitors here in Dundalk.



Visitors can pay to sit in our lovely rainproof stand. Worth every cent. (on the left hand side as you look at that picture).

Pissing rain all morning here in Dundalk. Hopefully it stops soon as there has been a bit of a buzz surrounding the game all week and the club are expecting a decent crowd. Would be hopeful of getting over 2000 as long as it stops raining.

We've completely changed our way of playing since Kenny's come in and the hoofball from last season has been banished. Richie Towell is going to be our main man this season. Looks a great player. Hopefully Derek Foran gets a good reception from the fans this evening. Was a hero for us last year.

kksaints

Pighead wrote: »

No chance. We look after our visitors here in Dundalk.



Visitors can pay to sit in our lovely rainproof stand. Worth every cent. (on the left hand side as you look at that picture).

Always thought that was for the Dundalk fans. Thought that terrace beside that was the only away fan section. Granted thats only from seeing clips on tv.

Peppa Pig

The Dundalk away section is uncovered, they keep about 40 seats in the stand for away fans who want to pony up extra.

Pighead

kksaints wrote: »

Always thought that was for the Dundalk fans. Thought that terrace beside that was the only away fan section. Granted that's only from seeing clips on tv.

Away supporters are split between the terrace and the stand. Will be room for probably about 100 Rovers supporters in the stand this evening. Most away fans stand in the terrace if it is dry.

Lawrence1895

Mars Bar wrote: »

LOI is back and so is the rain.

Typical!

There is no bad weather, there's only bad clothes

That_Guy

New look match programme for tonight.

GoodisonPark

Going to Pats v Drogs myself , my information is that Pats have a pretty solid defence but nothing going forward.
Expect Drogs to hit the ground running tonight. Prediction 0-2 Drogs.

Lawrence1895

'Karmann' and Volkswagen on the jersey. That sounds even more German than 'McAllisters' and Volkswagen. Be aware now

Iang87

ScienceNerd wrote: »

What were Limerick's attendances like last season?

normally 600-800 but weather permitting and a big game we got roughly 1000-1200. I think a fraction under 1500 showed up the night we got the trophy.

Given the ease of access to Thomond park and the comfort of it hopefully the crowds should be bigger. If it was a normal sunday for this first game we'd have a chance for a couple of thousand but I really think the clash with liverpool-spurs and united-chelsea is going to hit the crowds.

Ah **** it sure i'll be there anyway even if i'm alone, longest wait for a season to start theres ever been. Nearly there now though

That_Guy

Lars1916 wrote: »

'Karmann' and Volkswagen on the jersey. That sounds even more German than 'McAllisters' and Volkswagen. Be aware now

We're trying to lure you away from Tolka.

The_Kew_Tour

Iang87 wrote: »

normally 600-800 but weather permitting and a big game we got roughly 1000-1200. I think a fraction under 1500 showed up the night we got the trophy.

Given the ease of access to Thomond park and the comfort of it hopefully the crowds should be bigger. If it was a normal sunday for this first game we'd have a chance for a couple of thousand but I really think the clash with liverpool-spurs and united-chelsea is going to hit the crowds.

Ah **** it sure i'll be there anyway even if i'm alone, longest wait for a season to start theres ever been. Nearly there now though

What are you expecting Limerick to do this season?

I tend to feel they may struggle more then people think.

It's nice to have Limerick back though.

Lawrence1895

That_Guy wrote: »

We're trying to lure you away from Tolka.

No chance

Iang87

The_Kew_Tour wrote: »

What are you expecting Limerick to do this season?

I tend to feel they may struggle more then people think.

It's nice to have Limerick back though.

I think they'll struggle, right now at this moment i'd take avoiding relegation by one point because of a disgusting dodgy decision on the final day above in Derry.

My main reason for worry is last season we didnt know our best team until almost mid season but still won games because the standard was poor. Throw in a new manager and a lot of new faces and the chances of knowing our best team are slim and in the premier division we'll get punished for not having our best team out you know.

If we end up chasing teams from early in the season i'd worry big time, unfortunately a particularly vocal portion of our fans proved last season that they wont be the type to get behind the team regardless of results and if the players are put under pressure like that at home its not going to be easy.

With all that said and given that we haven't kicked a ball yet i'd fancy us to win the league comfortably playing a brand of football that Guardiola will only be wishing his Barca side were capable of.

GLaDOS

Heary gets a nice mention on uefa.com http://www.uefa.com/memberassociations/news/newsid=1927609.html

gimmick

My start of the season gets put back until Friday because of the messing with the fixture. Had planned on doing an overnight in Limerick tonight and all.

Now, enough of this bonhomie and such and lets get back to the vitriol and sniping

Lovely Bloke

gimmick wrote: »

My start of the season gets put back until Friday because of the messing with the fixture.

Part timer.

dfx-

How is the Dalymount pitch likely to hold up after the past couple of days rain?

Captain Havoc

Shock of the night, Shels have a player sent off.

Madworld

dfx- wrote: »

How is the Dalymount pitch likely to hold up after the past couple of days rain?

****e. Its in bits this season.

Lovely Bloke

She's red here in Bray, less than half an hour gone.

Crowley

Welcome to the new season.

oldyouth

Shels do seem to have a problem

Mars Bar

Longford one up here in Drom. Deflection from a free

The_Kew_Tour

Red for UCD too.

Welcome back is right.

Lawrence1895

Captain Havoc wrote: »

Shock of the night, Shels have a player sent off.

Why a 'shock'? It was only one player...yet :rolleyes:

dan1895

FFS. Although to be expected.

Lawrence1895

dan1895 wrote: »

FFS. Although to be expected.

Did Cronin get the second Yellow already? :mad:

Lovely Bloke

Lars1916 wrote: »

Did Cronin get the second Yellow already? :mad:

Cronin gone off injured

Bray not really threatening so far we could take a point here IMO

The_Kew_Tour

Sligo an Bohs leading by goal each and rest games still 0-0 at half time.

dan1895

Lars1916 wrote: »

Did Cronin get the second Yellow already? :mad:

Don't know, didn't make the match as I had to stay back in work.

Lawrence1895

dan1895 wrote: »

Don't know, didn't make the match as I had to stay back in work.

Welcome to my world

Any ideas, where I can get some decent football boots? Crowley red carded, Cronin out injured. I might ask AM, if he puts me on the team sheet for next week

The_Kew_Tour

McMillan equalises from Penalty spot for UCD. 1-1

Lovely Bloke

Jayo for Bray, 1-0

Lawrence1895

TheNinthGate wrote: »

Jayo for Bray, 1-0

I knew it, I saw that coming. Happy times ahaed

The_Kew_Tour

Bohs go in front again through Devaney.

Byrne just given Bray the lead.

Pats gone 1-0 up too

darragh16

Shane McFaul from a corner on his return for Pats! 1-0

Lovely Bloke

Lars1916 wrote: »

I knew it, I saw that coming. Happy times ahaed

Not in this game, heads have dropped completely

Lawrence1895

TheNinthGate wrote: »

Not in this game, heads have dropped completely

And AM is using his motivation skills, to boost his player's confidence? :rolleyes:

Lovely Bloke

Lars1916 wrote: »

And AM is using his motivation skills, to boost his player's confidence? :rolleyes:

So we've started to play a bit,made some chances and Bray players start getting cramp.

We are better than Bray

Lawrence1895

Bayly getting a Yellow for 'dissent'? :eek:

Lovely Bloke

Lars1916 wrote: »

Bayly getting a Yellow for 'dissent'? :eek:

****er should be ****ed out the club. Asked a Shels fan `outside` at full time.

Disgusting behaviour from a player making his debut for the club

Ronan|Raven

That's the spirit Bayly...


5-0 tonight against SD, good way to start the season.

Lawrence1895

TheNinthGate wrote: »

****er should be ****ed out the club. Asked a Shels fan `outside` at full time.

Disgusting behaviour from a player making his debut for the club

This could be said about Crowley as well, or wasn't he on his debut for Shels as well?

Seriously, there is a lack of discipline, imo...a serious one :mad:

dan1895

TheNinthGate wrote: »

****er should be ****ed out the club. Asked a Shels fan `outside` at full time.

Disgusting behaviour from a player making his debut for the club

He sounds like a piece of work alright. Wish we never signed him.

dan1895

Lars1916 wrote: »

This could be said about Crowley as well, or wasn't he on his debut for Shels as well?

Seriously, there is a lack of discipline, imo...a serious one :mad:

Was Crowley having a go at the fans too?

Glad I didn't waste my money on a season ticket this year.

dreamers75

Purr.......

Jaysis we looked good tonight, moved the ball forward very quickly. But as usual Drogs are feckin hard to beat. They played well in an entertaining game, no shots of note for them but worked well to contain us.

Dunno what trap thought of the pizza.

Great crowd too pleasantly shocked at it, reckon 2150 350ish drogs fans in there.

Mushy

Delighted to get the 3 points, the whole Dempsey, Waters Byrne could work very well this season. A great start!

Hammer Archer

Absolutely disgraceful officiating at Dalymount tonight.
Bad form by Chris Lyons to throw himself to the ground to win the penalty after just leaving UCD, even worse was that the linesman fell for it and to top it off the referee gave Langtry a red despite it being nowhere near a goalscoring opportunity.
For our penalty, the Bohs keeper fouls McMillan 6 yards out and only gets a yellow.
The mind boggles. Thought we were the better side until the red card.

Lovely Bloke

dan1895 wrote: »

Was Crowley having a go at the fans too?

Nope. Only Bayly