Dundalk V Cork: This one is HUGE.

justshane

Draw

Hopefully this match will be streamed for us abroad

Pablo Escobar

I get the feeling that both sets of fans are really worried about this game. Dundalk, as they're coming off the back of a heavy defeat, and us (City) as we are masters at failing to deliver. Form says us, most will say Dundalk. It's impossible to call.

DvB

Cork

Get the feeling Dundalk took their eye off the Sligo game as they were staring this one square in the face, hence the hiding they got.

On that basis & this being the game they've clearly indicated as their 'biggie' (& correctly so to be fair) I expect Dundalk to win, 1 or 2 nil. Can't see Cork scoring, can see a repeat of the last showdown between the sides in Oriel that finished 2-0.

That pitch is a mess & may hamper Dundalk, who do appear better suited to a real grass pitch, but its still an advantage to them on the basis they know it better than any of their opponents, this has to help.

With a view to keeping life in the run in I hope Cork get a result, but if Dundalk win I think its all over bar the shouting as I cant see Dundalk taking their eye off the ball to such an extent as in the Sligo game again.

gimmick

No matter what the result Dundalk are still the true champions

DvB wrote: »

Get the feeling Dundalk took their eye off the Sligo game as they were staring this one square in the face, hence the hiding they got.

On that basis & this being the game they've clearly indicated as their 'biggie' (& correctly so to be fair) I expect Dundalk to win, 1 or 2 nil. Can't see Cork scoring, can see a repeat of the last showdown between the sides in Oriel that finished 2-0.

That pitch is a mess & may hamper Dundalk, who do appear better suited to a real grass pitch, but its still an advantage to them on the basis they know it better than any of their opponents, this has to help.

With a view to keeping life in the run in I hope Cork get a result, but if Dundalk win I think its all over bar the shouting as I cant see Dundalk taking their eye off the ball to such an extent as in the Sligo game again.

Last meeting finished 0-1 City.

What I would give to see a repeat of that tonight.

AgileMyth

No matter what the result Dundalk are still the true champions

DvB wrote: »

Get the feeling Dundalk took their eye off the Sligo game as they were staring this one square in the face, hence the hiding they got.

Dundalk taking their eye off the ball to such an extent as in the Sligo game again.

No chance then that the mighty Dundalk were simply outplayed?

DvB

Cork

gimmick wrote: »

Last meeting finished 0-1 City.

What I would give to see a repeat of that tonight.

That was this season, I was referring to the title decider 'showdown' game that Dundalk won 2-0...

CHealy

No matter what the result Dundalk are still the true champions

DvB wrote: »

That was this season, I was referring to the title decider 'showdown' game that Dundalk won 2-0...

That was 2014, I think Caulfield was a victim of his own success that season given it was his first as a LOI manager. No one expected us to be 40 minutes away from a league title. Last season was a bust, too many straglers like Billy Dennehy and his sister. I think we are much better equipped this season to deal with a game of this importance.

DvB

Cork

CHealy wrote: »

That was 2014, I think Caulfield was a victim of his own success that season given it was his first as a LOI manager. No one expected us to be 40 minutes away from a league title. Last season was a bust, too many straglers like Billy Dennehy and his sister. I think we are much better equipped this season to deal with a game of this importance.

I'd agree with that, Cork look a much better & balanced team this year.

Cork have actually impressed me more than Dundalk have in our games against them both & IMO would be worthy champions if they finish top.

wadacrack

No matter what the result Dundalk are still the true champions

Only one cork player would get in the Dundalk XI, Maguire upfront id say on form. But he was their last year for half a season and couldnt get a game.If Dundalk play at their best level they win

Pablo Escobar

wadacrack wrote: »

Only one cork player would get in the Dundalk XI, Maguire upfront id say on form. But he was their last year for half a season and couldnt get a game.If Dundalk play at their best level they win

That's a pretty biased view. Bennett, Bolger, O'Connor would surely be in there, plus any one of our 11 would get a game on goal for you!

MD1990

Draw

Pablo Escobar wrote: »

That's a pretty biased view. Bennett, Bolger, O'Connor would surely be in there, plus any one of our 11 would get a game on goal for you!

None of the 3 you mentioned would make the Dundalk team. Not even Bolger.

Pablo Escobar

MD1990 wrote: »

Pablo Escobar wrote: »

That's a pretty biased view. Bennett, Bolger, O'Connor would surely be in there, plus any one of our 11 would get a game on goal for you!

None of the 3 you mentioned would make the Dundalk team. Not even Bolger.

It would be a poor manager to leave out the best defender from the best defence in the league.

I'm not sure who would keep Bolger out of the team. Maybe Stevie Sideways that got overrun by Sligo?

O'Connor isn't even a debate. Starting with the Irish U-21's and been a crucial player for us that has helped keep us to within 1 point of the mighty Dundalk.

A reality check is required at Oriel I feel.

wadacrack

No matter what the result Dundalk are still the true champions

Pablo Escobar wrote: »

It would be a poor manager to leave out the best defender from the best defence in the league.

I'm not sure who would keep Bolger out of the team. Maybe Stevie Sideways that got overrun by Sligo?

O'Connor isn't even a debate. Starting with the Irish U-21's and been a crucial player for us that has helped keep us to within 1 point of the mighty Dundalk.

A reality check is required at Oriel I feel.

Im neutral, but Bennett ahead of Boyle or Gartland no. Massey is better than O'Connor aswell. O'Donnell has been exceptional for Dundalk in Europe a level Bolger has never reached. He was poor against Genk in turners Cross

Pighead

Draw

Pablo Escobar wrote: »

It would be a poor manager to leave out the best defender from the best defence in the league.

I'm not sure who would keep Bolger out of the team. Maybe Stevie Sideways that got overrun by Sligo?

O'Connor isn't even a debate. Starting with the Irish U-21's and been a crucial player for us that has helped keep us to within 1 point of the mighty Dundalk.

A reality check is required at Oriel I feel.

Stevie Sideways! What a ridiculous post. O'Donnell has been the most influential midfielder in the best team in the country. The heartbeat of this brilliant team. Comical.

Roar

No matter what the result Dundalk are still the true champions

wadacrack wrote: »

Im neutral, but Bennett ahead of Boyle or Gartland no. Massey is better than O'Connor aswell. O'Donnell has been exceptional for Dundalk in Europe a level Bolger has never reached. He was poor against Genk in turners Cross

He was injured against Genk in Turners Cross and played through the pain.

O'Connor is the best full back in the league by a mile, he's been exceptional for City and I doubt very much he'll be a league of Ireland player next year - it'll be next to impossible for City to hold on to him.

SteelyDanJalapeno

No matter what the result Dundalk are still the true champions

Any Dundalk fan give me good odds on O'Donnell being sent off?

DvB

Cork

TiltedBrain wrote: »

Any Dundalk fan give me good odds on O'Donnell being sent off?

Nah, he'll make enough fouls to warrant one, not get one & then be named MOTM...

wadacrack

No matter what the result Dundalk are still the true champions

TiltedBrain wrote: »

Any Dundalk fan give me good odds on O'Donnell being sent off?

doubt he will have to make a challenge, Cork will play hoofball

CHealy

No matter what the result Dundalk are still the true champions

wadacrack wrote: »

doubt he will have to make a challenge, Cork will play hoofball

Im starting to get the impression you dont like Cork City much wadacrack.................

Pighead

Draw

TiltedBrain wrote: »

Any Dundalk fan give me good odds on O'Donnell being sent off?

I'd say it would be more lucrative for you if you chased decent odds for Bolger to see red. Has to be the most booked player in the league over the last few seasons.

Corholio

wadacrack wrote: »

doubt he will have to make a challenge, Cork will play hoofball

Neutral he said. Last few pages don't lay claim to that.

wadacrack

No matter what the result Dundalk are still the true champions

I think Cork are a decent side and yea do play decent football but Dundalk are a level above them imo.

CHealy

No matter what the result Dundalk are still the true champions

wadacrack wrote: »

I think Cork are a decent side and yea do play decent football but Dundalk are a level above them imo.

Who do you follow?

Pighead

Draw

Give the lad a break. He's been wooed by Dundalk's spellbinding brand of football. Not too hard to believe that he is not one of the thousands of neutrals who have falling in love with the Lilywhites over the past couple of seasons.

Corholio

The whole 'No City player would get in the Dundalk team' is a very general, overall thing to say rather than based on this season. I fully expect O'Connor to be named in the team of the year. Benno and Browne would have to be considered very close or equal to Dundalk's pairing this season. It's all opinionated of course but the easy dismissal of 'No City player etc' is inaccurate for this season imo.

justshane

Draw

McNulty would for sure, anyone else might but wouldn't be guaranteed starters.

Corholio

What do Dundlk fans think about Cawley saying that Rogers could be dropped for tonight? I wouldn't have thought that would be a possibility despite his recent mistakes, or has he played poorer than just those?

justshane

Draw

Sava is a good keeper so if he does play I wouldn't be too worried.

Pighead

Draw

justshane wrote: »

McNulty would for sure, anyone else might but wouldn't be guaranteed starters.

Don't know about that. Do a search for McNulty in the soccer forum and you'll find loads of posts from Cork fans giving out about his regular fcuk ups. Truth is that both keepers are sketchy.

Duff

Draw

Working nights so missing this. Are Eir showing it?

AgileMyth

No matter what the result Dundalk are still the true champions

Duff wrote: »

Working nights so missing this. Are Eir showing it?

Rte

AgileMyth

No matter what the result Dundalk are still the true champions

Pighead wrote: »

I'd say it would be more lucrative for you if you chased decent odds for Bolger to see red. Has to be the most booked player in the league over the last few seasons.

Craig Roddan must be catching that record and he's only in his first season. At least our captain will win something.

Corholio

Pighead wrote: »

Don't know about that. Do a search for McNulty in the soccer forum and you'll find loads of posts from Cork fans giving out about his regular fcuk ups. Truth is that both keepers are sketchy.

He does have his moments but they are usually just poor kick outs. He's otherwise been very consistent the last 3 or 4 seasons and broke the clubs clean sheet record the other night with 19 games in a season without conceding.

Pighead

Draw

Corholio wrote: »

He does have his moments but they are usually just poor kick outs. He's otherwise been very consistent the last 3 or 4 seasons and broke the clubs clean sheet record the other night with 19 games in a season without conceding.

I haven't heard his name mentioned too much this season to be fair. Hopefully he has a relapse this evening.

CHealy

No matter what the result Dundalk are still the true champions

Pighead wrote: »

I haven't heard his name mentioned too much this season to be fair. Hopefully he has a relapse this evening.

The general rule of thumb is that he'll have one moment of madness per game, but his overall keeping more than makes up for it. 19 clean sheets breaks the club record, and to be fair is pretty incredible.

Pighead

Draw

Current weather conditions in Dundalk: Raining.
Current mood: Optimistic.
Current prediction. 2-1 home victory for the good guys.

gimmick

No matter what the result Dundalk are still the true champions

Current mood : Nervous
Prediction : City to absolutely batter Dundalk. But Dundalk to weather it and sneak a late winner. 1-0

Of course, I am never known for my positivity.

Raoul

Draw

CHealy wrote: »

The general rule of thumb is that he'll have one moment of madness per game, but his overall keeping more than makes up for it. 19 clean sheets breaks the club record, and to be fair is pretty incredible.

But is that due to the defence? He really doesn't get a lot of work.

CHealy

No matter what the result Dundalk are still the true champions

Raoul wrote: »

But is that due to the defence? He really doesn't get a lot of work.

Absolutely, but to be fair to McNulty, every now and then he'll make a save and I'll wonder how on a physics level it was possible. But world class saves sometimes makes way for schoolboy errors. Think he's coming to the end of his time anyway, we have Eric Grimes with us now and he didnt sign from Leeds just to sit on the bench.

Ragnar Lothbrok

No matter what the result Dundalk are still the true champions

I don't really understand the abuse Nults gets at times. There are some at Turner's Cross who seem delighted when he does make a fcuk up, just so they can scream "witty" abuse at him :mad:

Over the years he's made the odd blunder, naturally, just as every other goalie does. I'd say he's gained us many more points than he's cost us though. I'd be far more worried about Rodgers if I was a Dundalk fan.

I'm absolutely hyped up at this stage. Can't wait for the game to start. I'm in such a positive frame of mind that I'm confident of getting all three points tonight. I've never seen City playing as well as they have over the past few weeks. Oh God, I wish I could be in Oriel tonight!

Prediction: Dundalk 1-2 CITY

Pighead

Draw

The talking is done. The langers are almost here. To slightly paraphrase the great Dwight Eisenhower.

We are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon us. The hopes and prayers of football-loving people everywhere march with us. In company with our brave Allies and brothers-in-arms, we will bring about the destruction of the Cork war machine.

Let's do this.

Corholio

Rogers dropped indeed. Interesting. No Gannon either, injured?

Shame Gearoid doesn't make it.

Mahony0509

No matter what the result Dundalk are still the true champions

Dropping the goalkeeper from a side that couldn't score versus Sligo is panic in my eyes. 2-0 City. Maguire with both to rub in their non-belief in him. Cmon the Rebel Army.

Mr. FoggPatches

The pulse is quickening for the biggest game in the history if Irish sport. Who will triumph, the diesel thieves or the people that cannot understand the difference between let and leave.
I, personally, hope that football is the real winner here. Football and cork.

justshane

Draw

Anyone able to pm me a link please?

OldMrBrennan83

Cork

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Amirani

Hopefully a good game.

Duff

Draw

justshane wrote: »

Anyone able to pm me a link please?

RTE Player?

irelandrover

justshane wrote: »

Anyone able to pm me a link please?

Me too please

justshane

Draw

Duff wrote: »

RTE Player?

Thanks but Im abroad, getting stressed now, can't find a link.