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[Fowler's God]

While all of us love Liverpool, do any of ye follow any of the eircom league sides??

I'm a Wexford Youth meself

[stamullenredmen]

the super drogs are keeping me going.weve had this debate before.anyone looking for fixtures try the eircom league site

[WexRed]

Wexford Youths here too. Had a big rigmorale about never having or seeing the point of having a second team like Celtic and least lads now don't have to go to Waterford for their local footie fix but the system said I wasn't logged in when posted it and fcuked if I'm gonna retype it all !

I see you're in Waterford yourself. Used to work there so caught a few games but footie's just not for neutrals !

[WexRed]

Looking at the schedule there's about 6 matches left that I can catch and three of them fecking involve Dundalk ! (incl one away, hopefully better than the last one there). Was hoping to catch an away close to Dublin i.e. Shelbourne, Kildare, Drogs. Would've particularly loved a trip to Tolka to see the lads play in the last game but should make the last home. After a relatively great start they've slipped badly at home although got a few draws away though. Anywhere off the bottom would be good or above Monaghan. Shelbourne and Kilkenny would be great.

[YNWA]

Yeah well been through all this but yeah im a Rovers man, go to most the games, personally i love the eircom league and wish more people got into it, more money got into it and it was as popular as it once was! Its a shame that its not!

[callyno3]

Cork City, although I don't get up to the 'cross as often as I like!!

[Fowler's God]

Sure did u hear the eircom league is going to be on FIFA 2008 only the premier division though unless Mick Wallace can throw a few bob in there somewhere.

WexRed been to a few matches me self seen the two games against the blues down in the RSC but only been to 2 home games Limerick and Kilkenny in the league don't get back home that much but do keep and eye on the results. They have fallen badly but it was expected next season there will be a massive improvement. Mick, Pat Dolan & co. will have a lot more time to prepare the players unlike this season. The complex is unreal no club is near to it in the eircom league probably galway utd come the closest

[Gerry]

Sorry folks only liverpool for me nothing else will ever come close !

[Dub13]

Sorry folks only liverpool for me nothing else will ever come close !


Same here.

[Malzheimer]

Im a Drogheda man same as Stamullen Red above. Love the Eircom League, can't help it have grown up on the terraces of United Park try never to miss a game.
We go top if we can turn Bray over tonight.....ah you gotta love the Summer football, great replacement for Prem.

However my allegiance to the Drogs takes nothing away from the passion I have for Liverpool F.C

[Gerry]

I'd have to say, my passion is stronger for Liverpool but Rovers are not that far behind but it doesn't take away from how much i love Liverpool!

Thats fair enough pal sorry if anyone thaught i was having a go it was not meant like that i was just saying how it was for me personally ! as it happens ynwa i was brought up following rovers and am good friends with the sons of the great mick leech but i just dont have the passion for rovers or any other team that i have for L F C !

[marko]

Used to follow the Saint's when i was younger grew up around there but haven't gone to a match in ages,they're top of the table at the moment and i tend to check for results now and then but doesn't come near my love for the Reds.

[Malzheimer]

i was brought up following rovers and am good friends with the sons of the great mick leech

Ah Marko d Leecho's one of your mates then is he?....Pity he didn't make the grade at Drogheda, once Doolin has a disliiking towards a player they have no hope. Always remember him for the winner he scored in ET vs the Langers (Cork F.C.) in Setanta Cup 06.

Good talent though and definately got some of his Da's natural finishin' attributes

[WexRed]

Sure did u hear the eircom league is going to be on FIFA 2008 only the premier division though unless Mick Wallace can throw a few bob in there somewhere.

WexRed been to a few matches me self seen the two games against the blues down in the RSC but only been to 2 home games Limerick and Kilkenny in the league don't get back home that much but do keep and eye on the results. They have fallen badly but it was expected next season there will be a massive improvement. Mick, Pat Dolan & co. will have a lot more time to prepare the players unlike this season. The complex is unreal no club is near to it in the eircom league probably galway utd come the closest

They've done extremely well regarding the setup and really had to throw a team together. A lot of away fans have been impressed by it and suppose intrigued by the novelty of a new club in an underexposed area of the country. I hear the squad has been trimmed from 28 to 22 now and the Under 21 team is full of Under 18s so trying to get them into the club earlier and be promoted to the senior team if good enough. Should work a lot better than the crash course in creating a squad literally from scratch.

Was shocked to hear my nephew was training up there with the Harriers (hurling!) Mick is a very clever fella alright like not going poaching any GAA footballers even though about 6 of the county team played under him when over the youth squads. A few soccer clubs complaining alright but hopefully progressing via the under 21 setup should ease that.

Heard Paul McGrath plays some footie up at the complex, has house in Wexford, but plays up front. Erm wonder if he'd fancy a job while he's about :)

Would love at some time in future a promotion simply to get to see them at aways in and about Dublin (including gracing United Park !). Never been a LOI head as there was no team I had an affinity with so its very weird to have one all of a sudden and as an adult to see other club's grounds for the first time and become more familiar with those clubs I never would've taken any notice of previously. I lived beside Tolka Park and never thought I'd see a Wexford team play there, my countymen would've been much more familiar with a different ground close by ! Its deffo a big adventure for those you had to make do with Waterford for years.

[WexRed]

Yeah well been through all this but yeah im a Rovers man, go to most the games, personally i love the eircom league and wish more people got into it, more money got into it and it was as popular as it once was! Its a shame that its not!

I always wonder could we take a leaf out of the GAA's book. I probably should be shot for many valid reasons its just I've seen the local reaction to the parochial nature of Wexford Youths and my niece and nephews wearing the jerseys (once they eventually came out). Reminded me instantly of GAA type support where the kids latched onto it immediately and felt it was their county team. Soon enough half my extended family had gone to matches. Maybe its just the area was deprived of a LOI presence but as soon as myself and my mates heard there were plans afoot we knew it'd be instantly very popular as was an oft made pub point. Not calling it Wexford Town FC or similiar probably helped.

I dunno has the likes of Kildare County experienced the same with natives identifying themselves with it as their team ?

[YNWA]

Thats fair enough pal sorry if anyone thaught i was having a go it was not meant like that i was just saying how it was for me personally ! as it happens ynwa i was brought up following rovers and am good friends with the sons of the great mick leech but i just dont have the passion for rovers or any other team that i have for L F C !

Oh no i didn't i completely understand, its generally you completely disregard the eircom league or have a completely loyal support for it, nice to see your kind of in the middle! Mick leech is a complete legend, he played for them during the glory days that i was talking about earlier, and wow always remember Mark for that goal aswell, that was a great game!

[northside red]

CAN'T LOVE 2 WOMEN OR SUPPORT 2 TEAMS
Its just Liverpool for me

[Malzheimer]

It's great Wexford have Dolan on board too. He's done good things for LOI, your club is in good hands. He even turned down the Derry job to stay with Wexford and keep his pundit job on Setanta, fair play. I have heard its a great set-up down there and look forward to a cup meeting or even league (hopefully in the near future and in Prem not Div 1) to check out the new set-up.

Hope your all enjoying the summer football, I know I am and continue to give the LOI support in years to come. I understand it's difficult if you dont have a bond with a local club to get into it.

I also understand all the guys on here who only follow The 'Pool as this in itself can be a full-time job/luxury/addiction

[liverbird!!]

Only Liverpool for me too!!!

But have been to few St Pats games over the years.
As they are my local team.

[YNWA]

CAN'T LOVE 2 WOMEN

Put a bit of effort into it!

[Fowler's God]

Local derby tonight the youths vs the cats at buckley park - payback for the defeat at home

[YNWA]

Local derby tonight the youths vs the cats at buckley park - payback for the defeat at home

Thats a biggy at that end, i'd like to see the youths come away with all 3!

[Fowler's God]

Badly Need It We Do, YNWA r u shamrock rovers or sligo follower?

[YNWA]

Badly Need It We Do, YNWA r u shamrock rovers or sligo follower?

Shamrock Rovers through and through!:D

[Alex Raisbeck]

LFC the one the only

[Liverpool Lou]

Bohs are the Irish team I follow, although they aren't exactly local to me.

[Fowler's God]

Rovers are doing very well. Was looking at the eircom league weekly on monday night and Paul Osam was thinking you guys might have a chance in winning the league

Coming back to the Youths beat the cats 1-0!!! off the bottom now gained revenged for the home defeat

[YNWA]

Rovers are doing very well. Was looking at the eircom league weekly on monday night and Paul Osam was thinking you guys might have a chance in winning the league

Coming back to the Youths beat the cats 1-0!!! off the bottom now gained revenged for the home defeat

Ha yeah just seen that fair play! Yeah was watching it, i think were in with a solid chance, for a team thats just up from the 1st division its not too shabby!:p

Friday is a big one, we have bohs at home, cant wait, 3rd v 4th aswell, atmosphere should be crackin too which is overdue!

[Fowler's God]

At Tolka is it?

[paddypower111]

i like cork city as im a cork man. but i live in the country side about 20 miles away from there ground so id watch the games on setanta or on the tv3 eircom show

[YNWA]

It is indeed, were out for revenge, they've already had us at home, 1-0 up and then in the last ten minutes they snuck 2 in! Real sickener...

[Fowler's God]

Should be a belter is it live on Setanta or TG4? Didn't see it advertised as yet

[paddypower111]

ill tell yee a funny 1 though cork city were in the final against shelbourn a nice few years ago and i won tickets on the radio. so i went up with a couple of friends and got seriously drunk i was only about 14 or 15 and i got into the ground. and i was a bit all over the place. and a cop came up to me and said cop on and i said piss off u ???. and got arestted just before the game started. it was funny though all the c.city fans were shouting leave him alone leave him alone. and comeing down the train afterwards they were shouting to me mountjoy jail mountjoy jail. cause that was the cop station i was brought 2 lol

[YNWA]

No for some reason they pick some of the oddest games for live coverage, i don't really mind hopefully it will mean an even bigger attendance!

[Malzheimer]

No for some reason they pick some of the oddest games for live coverage, i don't really mind hopefully it will mean an even bigger attendance!

I thought it strange myself that the Rovers v Bohs game isn't televised. I suppose its good in a way though to encourage people to actually go out and watch the game live. Drogs vs Galway is on Setanta on Monday instead.

Great win for us last night we played some stunning football, best I've seen from United Park all season. Check out Eircom Weekly next Mon night for four great goals.

"we are top of the league, say we are top of the league"

[YNWA]

I thought it strange myself that the Rovers v Bohs game isn't televised. I suppose its good in a way though to encourage people to actually go out and watch the game live. Drogs vs Galway is on Setanta on Monday instead.

Great win for us last night we played some stunning football, best I've seen from United Park all season. Check out Eircom Weekly next Mon night for four great goals.

"we are top of the league, say we are top of the league"

Enjoy it while ya can...:p

[Malzheimer]

Enjoy it while ya can...:p

I intend to mate and long may it last! I'm getting dizzy though we aren't used to being up here.........It's a nice feeling though if you can still remember what it feels like :p

[D5Hoop]

Shamrock Rovers for me Also.

The match experience is one that can't be beaten anywhere and that includes Anfield !!

[Gerry]

Shamrock Rovers for me Also.

The match experience is one that can't be beaten anywhere and that includes Anfield !!

Hold on a sec now coparing a rovers game to liverpool ! yes its your choice but imho they dont even come close for one the grounds are on a different level so are the songs and athmosphere i would say that nearly 60% of rovers songs are about bohs and are sung at every game even when your not playing them, it could be seen as been obsessed with them and its vice versa with them?

And dont get me started on the "ultras"

[WexRed]

It's great Wexford have Dolan on board too. He's done good things for LOI, your club is in good hands. He even turned down the Derry job to stay with Wexford and keep his pundit job on Setanta, fair play. I have heard its a great set-up down there and look forward to a cup meeting or even league (hopefully in the near future and in Prem not Div 1) to check out the new set-up.

Hope your all enjoying the summer football, I know I am and continue to give the LOI support in years to come. I understand it's difficult if you dont have a bond with a local club to get into it.

I also understand all the guys on here who only follow The 'Pool as this in itself can be a full-time job/luxury/addiction

Yeah they have the right foundations there regarding personel, facilities and local interest as very hard to get a club up and running from scratch. A great away win against the Cats there, a bit of a derby, to hopefully counter the recent slump.

I would admit its very hard to have an interest in LOI without an affiliation with a club, through local roots or father to son or whatever. Could never get into it previously as an neutral. Would love a future promotion to the Prem purely to see aways more accessible from my Dublin base. Most would be a new ground to me so is like discovering a whole new culture that were previously oblivious to (except the odd FAI Cup Final, CL qualifer and TV coverage).

[stamullenredmen]

brought a mate up to united park last night.he was one of these "i dont know how you watch that rubbish" types.we played some cracking stuff and after the match he says ill deffo go again.it was like a co louth version of the road to damascus:D

[YNWA]

Shamrock Rovers for me Also.

The match experience is one that can't be beaten anywhere and that includes Anfield !!

Well mate i dont know if i can agree with you there, supported rovers all my life, and the pool since i was 3 i think, and if you measured up the biggest rovers game(in recent times probably pats last year semi) against the biggest pool(probably chelski(at home this is) in the semis as well), Liverpool obviously well out do rovers, and any other irish team for that matter!

[D5Hoop]

Well mate i dont know if i can agree with you there, supported rovers all my life, and the pool since i was 3 i think, and if you measured up the biggest rovers game(in recent times probably pats last year semi) against the biggest pool(probably chelski(at home this is) in the semis as well), Liverpool obviously well out do rovers, and any other irish team for that matter!

the comment was tongue in cheek just to see peoples reactions ....:)

[Malzheimer]

You can't compare the two it's like comparing Angelina Jolie to Carol Vorderman. Glamour vs Charm....But you still definately would, to both for different reasons ;)

[Malzheimer]

brought a mate up to united park last night.he was one of these "i dont know how you watch that rubbish" types.we played some cracking stuff and after the match he says ill deffo go again.it was like a co louth version of the road to damascus:D

:D
Fair play Stamullenred I brought a part-time fan myself (big games only) and he's talkin about goin' on the Euro trip and more away games on the back of that performance.....only time will tell or when we go to places like Flancare Park and we have to stoop to their level of hoofball tactics.

[stamullenredmen]

cant do europe this year due to finanial constraints mal.:( my cousin is getting married on july 19 i hope to god we are away first

[Malzheimer]

Unlucky mate.See we're seeded for the UEFA draw. Im praying for Wales for a boozecruise as I'm skint at the mo, hopefully you will have more of a chance to travel for 2nd round now we are seeded

[Malzheimer]

Drogs got Libertas from San Marino, Pats got Odense and Derry are away to Armenia!!!
Happy Days :D

[WexRed]

Off to the Youths match against Dundalk tomorrow. A fecking half 6 KO on a Sat evening. Perfect for the early dinner, tenner in for the match and then out for the night. All need now is no rain though could get a pasting off this lot mind but hopefully the Cats result we get our tails up (pun intended !)

[Malzheimer]

Hope yis do them they are in a bit of a slump at the moment, finding it hard to score. Always makes my weekend that little bit better to see Crap Town get a good hiding............or even a last minute winner does the job :D

[phil]

I dunno has the likes of Kildare County experienced the same with natives identifying themselves with it as their team ?[/QUOTE]

Speaking as a Wexford man living in Kildare, I have to say that the support for Kildare County was almost immediate. There was the same problem with availability of jerseys at the start, but when they did finally go on sale they flew out.

[stamullenredmen]

both pats and drogheda were drawn at home first.as drogheda are loaning dayler off the boez for the night,something has to give because uefa wont have two games in the one city.talk is that because odense are the highest seeds they get choice and they want to be away first meaning drogs are also away first.well know tuesday

[Malzheimer]

Looks like Drogs will be away first leg now instead 'cos of Odense being top seeds out of Pats, ourselves and Libertas, they get first preference.
I'm away on holidays for the second leg, and can't afford away trip now as flights seem to have shot up since the draw. :mad:

On the bright side if we beat Galway tonight we are back on top

[Fowler's God]

FAO -- WexRed, did you go see the Dundalk game after? Bad result but an expected defeat how did they play anyway?

[WexRed]

Speaking as a Wexford man living in Kildare, I have to say that the support for Kildare County was almost immediate. There was the same problem with availability of jerseys at the start, but when they did finally go on sale they flew out.

Good stuff, sounds the exact same reaction. The addition of some clubs outside of cities should at least add some new blood to the league and big enough support if they're seen as a county team rather than town based. There's probably a few underexposed areas of the country, player and potential support wise, that could follow the same template. The city club buses may have get their suspensions fixed more often though :D But worth it for a stronger better attended league.

[WexRed]

FAO -- WexRed, did you go see the Dundalk game after? Bad result but an expected defeat how did they play anyway?

Yeah I did. I was impressed by the setup on Saturday given it was all done from scratch. The 0-3 scoreline was extremely harsh the second being against the run of play when the keeper parried instead of catching and the last looking like an OG from where I was standing, had a deffo peno turned down too. Except for gifting two goals it was a good performance with a promising debut from Kyle Dempsey.

Really without the sloppy goals we should've got a point. I know it sounds very biased to say that about a 0-3 game but I remember being at the Spurs game at Anfield last year and thought they had the better of the first half and then we should've been 1-0 down with the Jenas chance but went up the other end and scored and added another two later. I had to admit to a Spurs mate over at it that it was never a 3-0 game, 'tis a funny old game.

Anyway left on my list of 'possibilities' are, believe it or not, Dundalk home and away, the Cats, Harps and Shelbourne home and away (last game of the season).

[WexRed]

For a more bloated match report from myself - http://foot.ie/forums/showthread.php?t=64633

Was out at it myself, I finally made a match, and I reckon thats a very accurate description. We were the better team in the first half after a shaky start and yeah yer man Kyle was dangerous especially coming down the left wing often having the beating of his man and nearly scored after beating two. Good speed, ball control and was able to recover it more than once after momentarily losing it in a tangle - in other words got stuck in.

We're probably not cute enough though tending to shoot on goal given any chance rather than being more composed. Their second was against the run of play at the end of the first half which was a killer. Keeper parried a shot he probably should've held and they easily scored from the rebound. Third looked like an OG (I went to our attacking end both halves), the ball chipping in over the keeper off defender's foot, in a scrappier second half.

Thought we were poor from set pieces even though Sinnotts deliveries looked decent so maybe more a case of physically getting on the end of them. It got bit handbaggy towards the end, they had a guy sent off, and could see our lads had the passion and were frustrated with themselves gifting two goals like that.

We should've deffo had 2 in first half and had chances for 1 or 2 more. In second most dangerous moves were actually when we were defending a Dundalk free kick and outstretched leg from the end of the wall intercepted the sneaky pass out to the wing, we spotted I thought, and we broke quickly in numbers. We massively outnumbered them with 3 bearing down on them past their last defenders (in line or behind with the ball though). It was called back for offside not much inside their half and I seriously doubt it and certainly the players did, lucky no booking for saying so. Linesman called a few dodgy ones like when Kyle was hugging the touchline but kept marginal balls in.

We got and subsequently wasted a lot of free kicks around the area. They were strong in the air. But a blatant handball block in the area went unpunished when it was as clear a peno as I remember seeing, right in front of me and the linesman who had exact same view (but maybe not the same optician !). Incidently their man got sent off seconds after that, we were really having a got at them at that late stage. A peno would've been too late to change anything anyway but might've shown the scoreline up a bit. It was never a 3-0 match. I'd say a score draw or even us edging it would've been a more accurate reflection of the performances.

Considering Dundalk are top I'd be hopefull of getting results with that kinda performance against lesser teams especially given some decent away results. Can't believe it was Dempsey's debut, it didn't look it. That must be the player people were talking about before the match, I took it to be along the lines of "he won't be playing for the Under 21s then" presumably as he started for the senior side. Unfortunately of the remaining matches I can make the next Dundalk home and away are two. The Cats, Harps, Shelbourne (home + away) are the others.

[WexRed]

Speaking of LOI. If there's any St. Pat's heads out there that know of any spares going for the Spurs match on Thursday myself and a few mates are looking. 4 adults and 2 kids (dunno if there are kids tickets).

[StevieGisMyIdol]

I thought you could buy them in the club bar and at the gates??

Bohs for me anyway,not many of them here on dis site tho...

[WexRed]

Are you joking sold out mate. Mate's mate's Dad went down yesterday morning when they were selling any of the allocation the seasies and supporters club didn't buy and Spurs mate was doing the classic redial act (unbelievable I know) but no joy. Their phoneline (maybe literally one) was sh1te at all times and general allocation was sold out by Monday after being announced last Friday.

If I had been up Dublin the weekend I'd have just dropped down on Saturday morning myself but only got the mail about it after 4 on Friday. Was basically just going because mate is coming up from Wexford and might as well go and see a decent Prem team on your doorstep and have a few gargles with him. A pity about it now. It used to be common place including our own beloved Reds but 'tis rare enough now to have teams over with all the money elsewhere. You'll prob see Sunderland alright. Maybe after an international championship they might want to keep more local and hop over the pond.

[Dub13]

I moved this into the new Football chat forum.

[carragherisgod]

Cork City, although I don't get up to the 'cross as often as I like!!

I hear ya buddy. I've a 16 month old girl with another girl due this coming Wednesday. I have NO time at all anymore lol

[Dub13]

I hear ya buddy. I've a 16 month old girl with another girl due this coming Wednesday. I have NO time at all anymore lol


Tell me about it,I have 3 kids all 4 or under.Its a crazy house here,and MrsDub13 is talking about having another one soon.

[carragherisgod]

and MrsDub13 is talking about having another one soon.

:eek:

I'm thinking SNIP!!!!

[Malzheimer]

Any Bohs fans on here??.......Was at the Drogheda game on Fri night and Bohs played some good football, O Connor has them really well organised. Fortunately for us Crowe had an off day. And then the man the Bohs fans call Tony Cant(Grant) looped in an outstanding header in the dying moments to silence the travelling fans. Two late winners in two weeks for the Drogs sounds like Championship winning form, but its still a close race and a long way to go yet..........bring on the UEFA cup

[James]

Liverpool will always come first but I get to most Pats games in the summer. Nice sqaud coming together now and the midfield is quality. Dont think theres enough strength in dept to win the title but I think we'll keep the race interesting.

[marko]

:eek:

I'm thinking SNIP!!!!

:p

[WexRed]

Liverpool will always come first but I get to most Pats games in the summer. Nice sqaud coming together now and the midfield is quality. Dont think theres enough strength in dept to win the title but I think we'll keep the race interesting.

Went to Richmond Park last Thursday for the first time as mate was going to the Spurs game. Didn't know Inchicore at all beforehand but knew every pub (twice over) by 3 o'clock that morning (residents bar in the Hilton) after starting at 5...............oh yeah there was some match on too :D

Thought ye were decent actually and yer man Gareth Bale was getting skinned (have seen him twice in the flesh the first time being for Wales in Croker and if people reckon we're overpaying for players I can't see the 10m in him or the 16.5m in Bent for that matter). The ground is well hidden away, nicely integrated with the area though and good quality pitch. The pints of slop in the Black Lion should have a hazardarous sticker on 'em mind....

[James]

Went to Richmond Park last Thursday for the first time as mate was going to the Spurs game. Didn't know Inchicore at all beforehand but knew every pub (twice over) by 3 o'clock that morning (residents bar in the Hilton) after starting at 5...............oh yeah there was some match on too :D

The ground is well hidden away, nicely integrated with the area though and good quality pitch. The pints of slop in the Black Lion should have a hazardarous sticker on 'em mind....

The new board are doing all they can to get the locals back involved in the club. There is massive investment going into the team, new academy and ground. This time last year it looked like the club was going nowhere fast but thankfully things have turned around.

I havent been in the Black Lion since the club took over McDowells but the pints were always hit or miss. In saying that I enjoy drinking in Inchicore. Theres always a good atmosphere around the place and it has managed to hang onto the 'old Dublin' vibe even with the immigrants,appartments etc

[Malzheimer]

Was at Inchicore myself this season for Setanta Cup Semi. Theres a good atmosphere there when the grounds near full. Pats have a good set of fans have a lot of time for them. Think(well hope) it might be one year two soon for the league but ye have made some astute signings, I'm a big fan of Ndo and Keane, who's just signed.

As for the Black Lion I think it'll be back to the local in Drogheda for pints after the game in future ;)

[JimmyCase]

Another Wexford Youths fan here. Only wish Mick had been involved when I was involved in under age football all those years ago :)

Again living on the Waterford/Kilkenny border its tricky getting to games. Managed to catch a few of the early ones at Newcastle - was at the game against Cobh and I'm unlikely to forget the weather that day til I draw my last breath. Also went to the cup game at the RSC where we played a second string side as the 1st team had played the day before.

Anyone here go on the foot.ie forums? Good sectioon over there dedicated to the Youths

[callyno3]

Anyone here go on the foot.ie forums? Good sectioon over there dedicated to the Youths

Yep but usually only for the junior section.

[WexRed]

Another Wexford Youths fan here. Only wish Mick had been involved when I was involved in under age football all those years ago :)

Again living on the Waterford/Kilkenny border its tricky getting to games. Managed to catch a few of the early ones at Newcastle - was at the game against Cobh and I'm unlikely to forget the weather that day til I draw my last breath. Also went to the cup game at the RSC where we played a second string side as the 1st team had played the day before.

Anyone here go on the foot.ie forums? Good sectioon over there dedicated to the Youths

Yeah often on that myself.

That Cobh match has gone down in history already, anybody that was at it, home or away support, says their bones still have dried out etc. always coming up as the "remember the time / were you at" match. Not even one season in and there's already die-hards and war stories to be told ;):D Most wind swept location in Wexford so when it rains I'd say it really rains. Good piece on the supporter's club site about the trip to Monaghan.

I hear the Waterford flights to manchester and birmingham are consistently 70 euro when booked in advance. Might be handy for ya for any Anfield trips this year.

[WexRed]

I havent been in the Black Lion since the club took over McDowells but the pints were always hit or miss. In saying that I enjoy drinking in Inchicore. Theres always a good atmosphere around the place and it has managed to hang onto the 'old Dublin' vibe even with the immigrants,appartments etc

More miss I reckon !!!

Thats exactly what I was thinking of the area. Was real Old Dublin and quite a few small pubs right beside the ground so had a localised village feel about it. All in all exactly what you want from a footie ground and its evirons. Quite unusual for me to "discover" a Dublin area I didn't really know at this stage (given I have no time for fancy newbie soulless areas with a million apartments a one Spar beside some feeble excuse for a pub)

[Fowler's God]

the wexford youths match was abandoned last night due to a power failure WexRed

[stamullenredmen]

anyone around the nothside doing nothing tonight our(drogs) uefa game is on in dayler,plenty of tickets at the ground,7.45 kick off

[YNWA]

anyone around the nothside doing nothing tonight our(drogs) uefa game is on in dayler,plenty of tickets at the ground,7.45 kick off

I'll be there, like to see most eircom league fans there too to support ya's, good luck!

[YNWA]

You can't compare the two it's like comparing Angelina Jolie to Carol Vorderman. Glamour vs Charm....But you still definately would, to both for different reasons ;)

Sorry for double post but missed this, priceless stuff!!! :p:p:p

[RastaRed]

It's great Wexford have Dolan on board too. He's done good things for LOI, your club is in good hands. He even turned down the Derry job to stay with Wexford and keep his pundit job on Setanta, fair play. I have heard its a great set-up down there and look forward to a cup meeting or even league (hopefully in the near future and in Prem not Div 1) to check out the new set-up.

Hope your all enjoying the summer football, I know I am and continue to give the LOI support in years to come. I understand it's difficult if you dont have a bond with a local club to get into it.

I also understand all the guys on here who only follow The 'Pool as this in itself can be a full-time job/luxury/addiction

Super saints man myself, used to live 5 mins away from richmond, down in wexford now so no more games for me. Doin well this season and things looking good with new investor and Kerr back.
Regarding Fat Pat Dolan, I lost all the respect I used to have for him when he slated the Reds and particularly Robbie and Stevie in the Star and on Setanta numerous times last season, fat c**t

[YNWA]

Haha those junkies got a nice hammering, but nice to see drogheda go through comfortably, hope this distracts them from the league too! :p

[stamullenredmen]

might sound like an advertisement person lately but we drew helsinborgs,larssons team,in the next round.first legs at dayler quarter to eight august 16.youll get tickets off the bohs or fai offices or indeed drogheda united if your down there.sure come along:D

[SOC]

Bray Wanderers. I have often been down the Carlisle Grounds of a friday night!! They had a friendly with Wolves there recently for a players testimonial. I know 1 or 2 of the players myself.