Greatest League in the World 2024 [new thread available]

it’s the usual story when you go up a level. You might do ok in general play, which Rovers did in the second half, but it’s at the business ends where the failings tell. Rovers had a couple of chances which they didn’t take (Gaffney really should have scored after being presented with a great chance) At the other end, when they gave up chances Gent were clinical and dispatched them.

While Gaffney has been good this year and has improved, Rovers need to get a top class striker and pay him the kind of money Jack Byrne is on if they want to move to the next level.They nearly have two sets of decent midfielders but up front its still a bit patchy.... Good to see the Ghent manager appreciating the Rovers away support!!! He must be in a minority of one......

Ya a super response to going behind from us. Probably our best 35 minute spell all season and we wait til the league's over to show it. Ran our socks off, hassled, harried and played some nice football for a change. Waweru's composure for the equaliser was superb. And Charlie Lyons with a scissor kick winner, pigs flew!

Super atmosphere, a pity the junior scum from both sides ruined it at the end with their handbags.

The real Dublin derby takes place Sunday. And as predicted earlier in the season, with Shels back competitive at a decent level and their fans back, with each passing encounter the bitterness and hostility is ramping back up. You can feel it. Not a rivalry manufactured after 2009. This tie carrying huge anticipation

This tie was meant to happen. Shels have to get the monkey off their back against Bohs at some point, and all the ties so far have been close, but Shels rarely getting any luck in any of them. Think this tie is poised perfectly for Shels to turn them over, and are long due a bit of fortune. Whether it's lucky early goals against us, last minute wonder strikes or deflections, when luck could go against us it has. Very little had gone our way all season in terms of fortunate goals or deflections or the rub of the green, which you sometimes need to help you along.

We're due a big win in general and against Bohs. Have that feeling something big is going to happen for Shels here!

Ya embarrassing behaviour by both sides junior scum elements. Whats wrong with the "youf" these days!

Yes, really looking forward to this one. There'll be a great atmosphere in front of a decent crowd.

There hasn't been much between the two sides so far this season as illustrated by the league table, so I'm expecting a really tight affair. It could go either way to be honest. Bohs have got the breaks against Shels so far this season, so Shels are due a bit of luck tomorrow.

The game is huge for both clubs, as neither are now going to sneak a European spot. But as Golden Miller has said, Shels are on the up and its great that the rivalry between the clubs is heating up again.

Hopefully I'll be celebrating a Shels win tomorrow evening and looking forward to a semi-final.

Hope I'm wrong but nope there not drawing Waterford vs Treaty

Was harsh but once he gave the pen he had to give a red could say justice was done that the pen was missed as it was very soft

Shels were excellent today. Probably their best performance at Tolka Park this season. It could easily have been 4 or 5.

Bohs were very negative, seeming to spend much of their time kicking Shane Farrell, including one reckless challenge where he was kicked in the face. Sean Boyd led the line well for Shels, and thoroughly deserved his two goal return. Super skill also by Jack Moylan for the first goal. I knew then it was going to be Shels day!

See Derry are 2 - 1 up now. If Derry can put Rovers out it blows the competition wide open. Roll on the draw for the semi's and Rovers at Tolka Park on Thursday night!

Any word on who will take the bohs job or will Croly/Pender keep going until the end of the season? Also what is the story with Afolabi, injured or just not good enough? Noticed he wasn't in the last squad or two.

Don't bank on that. We have knocked out the holders and the third best team in Ireland already.

And can definitely beat us also on the right day. But not if we play at our best like today.

Knew something big was going to happen for Shels. We were due a big win

Bugger all from Waterford. The last final they were at in Landsdowne Road they brought about 4k. Best chance of a decent crowd is Shels/Derry. Derry fans would travel in numbers and the media would latch onto it being Duffs first chance at silverware as a manager so there`d be something in it for the neutral. 20-25k for that match. Any other pairing and it could be below 15k.

What does the RSC hold?

Distance will always affect attendance.

When you have to travel half the length of the country to get to a game that's on the box, it can deter the casual fan. Lack of spare money this year too might also be a factor.

If we get to the final, I could see maybe at least 8k coming. There has been big demand for home games this season with most selling out quickly. There's a buzz about around the club too, added to by knocking out Rovers.

Waterford stadium holds 5100 with 3000 seats. That's what the safety certificate is for. Blues could bring in temporary seating though to bump up the attendance.

As it stands if no additional seating is put in you will get two blocks of the new stand. Same as any other game. 10% of stadium. 500 seats.

There was a pitch inspection scheduled for noon apparently. Would have thought it best to hold off until 2 or 3pm as its to clear up for the afternoon.