Greatest League in the World 2024 [new thread available]

the heathen

Ferris_Bueller wrote:

Not sure where I read it but I think Kelly to Pats is only a loan deal, so he would probably come back to Dundalk and also wouldn't be eligible to play against them.

joeysoap wrote:

That makes more sense, Hoban and McMillan not getting any younger. Georgie is a natural striker, bit like Hoban in style, maybe doesn’t work as hard ( Hoban to be fair works his socks off ( and then some). 29 today

Ah, you thought Georgie was leaving for good? It's only a loan. I think it's a good move all round.

dundalkfc10

the heathen wrote: »

Ah, you thought Georgie was leaving for good? It's only a loan. I think it's a good move all round.

Georgies contact is up in November, so hes gone unless he has agreed to an extension (due to everything with poor Harry RIP over the past few days club hasnt said anything)

the heathen

dundalkfc10 wrote:

Georgies contact is up in November, so hes gone unless he has agreed to an extension (due to everything with poor Harry RIP over the past few days club hasnt said anything)

Yeah, that's a fair point.

ShamoBuc

Ferris_Bueller wrote: »

Quick question re: the streaming service. Is there any way to watch the matches from a smart TV? I usually like having my laptop open so would rather stream from a TV and not have to screen share from the laptop. Could probably do it from the phone if the matches can be watched via a phone?

I went onto the internet app on my TV, logged into the site no problem. I am hopeful that it should be as simple as clicking on the game when it becomes live or for catching up.

chopperbyrne

Can probably Chrome Cast to most Smart TVs too.

MonkstownHoop

chopperbyrne wrote: »

Can probably Chrome Cast to most Smart TVs too.

The whole poit of a smart tv is you don't need anything like chromecast, any tv with a hdmi port will work for that

Ferris_Bueller

sugarman wrote: »

You dont have to screen share.

If you use Chrome browser on the laptop you can just cast the video itself from a tab and carry on as normal using the laptop.

Wow I did not know that! Would make life very handy. Cheers.

Amirani

wadacrack wrote: »

The lack of testing is a concern with the prevalence of the virus likely to increase.

What lack of testing?

wadacrack

Amirani wrote: »

What lack of testing?

Covid

Amirani

wadacrack wrote: »

Covid

There's tonnes of testing capacity at the moment. They literally can't find enough people to test right now. 99.6% of all tests done are negatives now, and they're still doing thousands per day (but well under half of available capacity).

It won't be down to any lack of Covid testing that will be causing issues with League of Ireland.

wadacrack

Amirani wrote: »

There's tonnes of testing capacity at the moment. They literally can't find enough people to test right now. 99.6% of all tests done are negatives now, and they're still doing thousands per day (but well under half of available capacity).

It won't be down to any lack of Covid testing that will be causing issues with League of Ireland.

Teams aren't getting tested at the moment. This can spread asymptomatically as I'm sure you are aware by now.

c.p.w.g.w

Anyone know how many subscribers the streaming service have? Must sign myself up... don't have a team anymore thanks Pat

pancake_tuesday

David McMillan has signed back with Dundalk after a fairly unspectacular time in Scotland

joeysoap

He definitely stepped up to the plate when Hoban left. But that was then, this is now. Most supporters I know prefer Georgie. He might be back, but I doubt it.


We have loaned out quite a few in recent years. ( Lofeta to longford recently too) and very few returned

On the other hand quite a few have returned from UK.

Cape Clear

pancake_tuesday wrote: »

David McMillan has signed back with Dundalk after a fairly unspectacular time in Scotland

Brought in to design the revamped Oriel Park?

shanec1928

Cape Clear wrote: »

Brought in to design the revamped Oriel Park?

that gave me a good laugh:D

Cape Clear

shanec1928 wrote: »

that gave me a good laugh:D

The thread has gotten very boring since Keane & Vieira were sent off.

Captain Havoc

Any other season ticket holders waiting for the watch LoI code from Rovers?

DvB

Captain Havoc wrote: »

Any other season ticket holders waiting for the watch LoI code from Rovers?

Pretty much all of them. Due out today or tomorrow or so I've been informed.

Captain Havoc

DvB wrote: »

Pretty much all of them. Due out today or tomorrow or so I've been informed.

Thanks, I was worried it was just me

joeysoap

Cape Clear wrote: »

The thread has gotten very boring since Keane & Vieira were sent off.

Or since city turned to sh##e ?

Gavin "shels"

Captain Havoc wrote: »

Any other season ticket holders waiting for the watch LoI code from Rovers?

I know Shels mentioned it was a manual process to email out the codes to ST holders and it took a couple of days...

Cape Clear

joeysoap wrote: »

Or since city turned to sh##e ?

Still in your heads I see.

joeysoap

Cape Clear wrote: »

Still in your heads I see.

We miss you

Cape Clear

joeysoap wrote: »

We miss you

Admitting it is half the battle

MonkstownHoop

DvB wrote: »

Pretty much all of them. Due out today or tomorrow or so I've been informed.

Just got mine

DvB

MonkstownHoop wrote: »

Just got mine

As did I. Happy days.

Oat23

I'm giddy that football is back tomorrow. Can't wait.

I know we're probably still sh*te, but 5/1 for a Rovers win at the Brandywell tomorrow seems too good to pass up given the circumstances.

dreamers75

So who can stand outside their stadiums and watch the match?

Derry fans at the graveyard.
Pats in the playground.
Bray from the bridge/ gate.

Im sure there will be a few.

artanevilla

Rovers fans in the Wicklow mountains.

dundalkfc10

dreamers75 wrote: »

So who can stand outside their stadiums and watch the match?

Derry fans at the graveyard.
Pats in the playground.
Bray from the bridge/ gate.

Im sure there will be a few.

Im led to believe quite a few were planning on watching from behind the town end goal in Oriel over the wall, but the club have been onto the Gardai and they will not be letting anyone back there

PhilipsR

Not sure on the validity but reading tweets that the FAI have told First Division clubs they can’t charge for any streams and product they create by themselves.

Surely it can’t be true?!

Mushy

PhilipsR wrote: »

Not sure on the validity but reading tweets that the FAI have told First Division clubs they can’t charge for any streams and product they create by themselves.

Surely it can’t be true?!

Wouldnt be overly shocked. Dunno if they've done anything to help the FD clubs get through this whatsoever, an afterthought as usual

johnnyryan89

PhilipsR wrote: »

Not sure on the validity but reading tweets that the FAI have told First Division clubs they can’t charge for any streams and product they create by themselves.

Surely it can’t be true?!

It's true. FD games weren't being covered by watchloi but they still said they'd split the overall income between the 19 clubs. Told if they wanted their games streamed they'd have to set it up themselves which they did and then told them yesterday they can't charge fans for it.

Nothing stopping them selling something which so happens to include a free code to the stream. Limerick did it before by offering a free beer when you bought a burger.

Bob the Seducer

PhilipsR wrote: »

Not sure on the validity but reading tweets that the FAI have told First Division clubs they can’t charge for any streams and product they create by themselves.

Surely it can’t be true?!

This is unfortunately the level of brain trust you're dealing with when it comes to the LoI.

They don't want First Division clubs 'competing' against the official offering.

Obviously, if First Division clubs were allowed to stream their own matches on PPV, the casuals who would otherwise slap down their hard earned cash for a watchLOI sub would discover the delights of Cabinteely vs Longford Town at ten quid a pop and never look back.

Combine that with the huge cohort of hardcore Wexford FC fans who, in the absence of live coverage of their own side, will now happily rush to purchase a (virtual) front row ticket from the powers that be, so that they can savour the mighty Waterford FC taking on all comers over the remainder of the season.

At least, I assume that's the though process behind the decision...

damemcd

Bohs fans in the Joy.....

Dr. Bre

damemcd wrote: »

Bohs fans in the Joy.....

Dalymountjoy

dreamers75

PhilipsR wrote: »

Not sure on the validity but reading tweets that the FAI have told First Division clubs they can’t charge for any streams and product they create by themselves.

Surely it can’t be true?!

FAI sent a cease and desist to Pats before COVID for their commentaries, our 11th year :mad::(:mad:

joeysoap

Didn’t get my pass yet, but as the match is on d telly not bothered yet, the club have had their hands full with the week that’s in it.

Good luck everybody (except pats and Rovers)

I have a feeling the break did Harps no favours

DvB

joeysoap wrote: »

I have a feeling the break did Harps no favours

Have the same feeling about Rovers. To be fair we were motoring nicely when the break came & confidence was high, now after a 4 month break who knows how we'll play.
Think Dundalk will win handily enough tonight, Pats will raise their game for the derbies but cant see them being much of a threat to yourselves, especially in oriel.

A Brad Maddox Guy

joeysoap wrote: »

Didn’t get my pass yet, but as the match is on d telly not bothered yet, the club have had their hands full with the week that’s in it.

Good luck everybody (except pats and Rovers)

I have a feeling the break did Harps no favours

If you've a Gmail account registered with them make sure to check the promotions tab. Mine was sent there but I didn't get a notification about it

ACitizenErased

Cork City announce the signing of strikers Kit Elliott on loan from Huddersfield Town and Scott Fenwick from Blyth.

Awesomeness

joeysoap wrote: »

Didn’t get my pass yet, but as the match is on d telly not bothered yet, the club have had their hands full with the week that’s in it.

Good luck everybody (except pats and Rovers)

I have a feeling the break did Harps no favours

I got mine yesterday. I'd email the office if you still haven't got it

crustyjuggler

ACitizenErased wrote: »

Cork City announce the signing of strikers Kit Elliott on loan from Huddersfield Town and Scott Fenwick from Blyth.

This Fenn thing wont end well .

dreamers75

Stuey Byrne stiill a bit angry at Pats it seems

https://www.irishmirror.ie/sport/soccer/stuart-byrne-column-same-clubs-22445580

Oat23

4 f*cking months and our defenders are still injured.

https://twitter.com/sligorovers/status/1289226252633677824?s=19

Awesomeness

Stream quality looks good. It's great to have proper football back. Cans and loi

Ohmeha

Ok so far, obviously work in-progress and trialing still going on with the sound/picture

Oat23

Awesomeness wrote: »

Stream quality looks good. It's great to have proper football back. Cans and loi

Video is great but they have to stop f*cking with the audio. Sounds like they tried pumping in crowd noise from a German stadium at the start.

Ferris_Bueller

Sound has gone once or twice and the odd glitch (could be my internet in fairness), but overall I am very impressed. It feels like watching a game on RTE, I was worried it would be like watching one of those betting streams.

Derry are really struggling to make anything happen in the Sligo half.