FAI Cup Final

Gareth37

23rd November at RDS Dublin

Should be a cracker between 2 great teams, Derry City and league champions Bohemians from Dublin.

Anyone know how tickets are selling? 18000 capacity, hopefully it will be packed for a great occasion like the national cup final.

Promises to be a great day out for any football supporters about Dublin.

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More than a MONTH beofrehand?

I hope Bohs don't do the double.

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Des wrote: »

I hope Bohs don't do the double.

You just couldn't bear it, could you?

Gareth37

Des wrote: »

More than a MONTH beofrehand?

I hope Bohs don't do the double.

Derry have a good record against Bohs so it should be close at least. Its an interesting tie. Both play attractive passing football so it should be good to watch. Derry should bring 8000-10,000?

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Gareth37 wrote: »

2nd December at RDS Dublin

http://www.eircomloi.ie/other-competitions/fai-cup/2008-season/fixtures/

loi.ie has it down for November 23.

citytillidie

Its on the 23rd of November

Bohs have won the coin toss and will be wearing Red and Black and Derry shall be in out Blue and White Argentina style away top.

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SectionF wrote: »

You just couldn't bear it, could you?

Meh,

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citytillidie wrote: »

Its on the 23rd of November

Bohs have won the coin toss and will be wearing the Red and Black and Derry shall be in out Blue and White Argentina style away top.

stovelid

One of those games where you wish EUFA would make it possible for both teams to lose.

Might pop along if I'm not away that weekend.

HalloweenJack

Think it could be another cracker like 2006.

Two of the top teams at the moment. IMO, this Bohs side is one of the best sides I've ever seen in the league (I've been going since '01).

Derry haven't even conceded a goal against Bohs this year and they are the cup kings these days.

Gareth37

HalloweenJack wrote: »

Think it could be another cracker like 2006.

Two of the top teams at the moment. IMO, this Bohs side is one of the best sides I've ever seen in the league (I've been going since '01).

Derry haven't even conceded a goal against Bohs this year and they are the cup kings these days.

I cannot imagine too many goals in it but it should be good none the same. Hopefully it will be packed and the elements don't destroy it.

Its an interesting match since Derry have a good record against Bohs but Bohs are a very good passing side with a lot of talent. It could be a draw after 90 minutes which would make it very exciting in extra time.

Gavin "shels"

I shall be at the Final as always, like the last 5 years. Some reason I always go, probably because I can walk to Lansdowne and the RDS in 20 odd minutes is the turn on.

Pure Cork

When are tickets going on sale?

HalloweenJack

Now that I think about it, Derry are a very funny side.

They haven't conceded a goal to Bohs in three games this year but we've beaten them twice.

Right now, I'd be backing Derry to win it.

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HalloweenJack wrote: »

Now that I think about it, Derry are a very funny side.

They haven't conceded a goal to Bohs in three games this year but we've beaten them twice.

Right now, I'd be backing Derry to win it.

Team comparison
We haven't had much joy against them for quite a bit, but the point we took from the Brandywell in July was a key moment in the championship run cakewalk.

This Bohs team never plays well unless challenged, and has a point to prove against Derry, so I'd say we can expect a different level of performance this time out.

OhNoYouDidn't

I hope Derry win this - as the FAI can't strip B*hs of the cup for cheating on the wage cap like they are likely to do with the league, I think Derry would be better equipped to compete in Europe than a bankrupt first division B*hs.

monkey9

OhNoYouDidn't wrote: »

I hope Derry win this - as the FAI can't strip B*hs of the cup for cheating on the wage cap like they are likely to do with the league, I think Derry would be better equipped to compete in Europe than a bankrupt first division B*hs.

And here we go again.

Better start a new cup final thread in a couple of weeks!

Gareth37

There have been a lot of draws between the sides.

Derry are playing poor at present and are probably suffering from fatigue since they don't have anywhere near a big of squad as Bohs. But Derry can cause problems.

The main thing is that it should be a good cup final.

Ive not heard much on the Bohs bankruptcy rumours recently. Ive even heard that they are going to sign Jay O'Shea and Stuart Byrne and some Bray player?

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Gareth37 wrote: »

There have been a lot of draws between the sides.

Derry are playing poor at present and are probably suffering from fatigue since they don't have anywhere near a big of squad as Bohs. But Derry can cause problems.

The main thing is that it should be a good cup final.

Ive not heard much on the Bohs bankruptcy rumours recently. Ive even heard that they are going to sign Jay O'Shea and Stuart Byrne and some Bray player?

I've heard a lot of stuff on Bohs finances lately, but bankruptcy in 2009 hasn't featured.

Nalz

OhNoYouDidn't wrote: »

I hope Derry win this - as the FAI can't strip B*hs of the cup for cheating on the wage cap like they are likely to do with the league, I think Derry would be better equipped to compete in Europe than a bankrupt first division B*hs.

yawn. Your like the local radio show KCLR on a sunday night, just never changes the record.

Gareth37

Apparently they have signed Owen Morrison from Derry :eek: or ex Derry as the story goes

Fenlon may have won a good few championships but he hasn't got an iota. Spend spend spend on average quality players

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Gareth37 wrote: »

Apparently they have signed Owen Morrison from Derry :eek: or ex Derry as the story goes

Fenlon may have won a good few championships but he hasn't got an iota. Spend spend spend on average quality players

Who has Fenlon bought who is average?

Gareth37

SectionF wrote: »

Who has Fenlon bought who is average?

Loads at Derry and Shels.

At Bohs, Breandan McGill, Anto Murphy and Gary deegan

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SectionF wrote: »

Who has Fenlon bought who is average?

:eek:

Are you seriously suggesting that Fenlon has only ever bought quality players.

The mind boggles tbh.

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Des wrote: »

:eek:

Are you seriously suggesting that Fenlon has only ever bought quality players.

The mind boggles tbh.

Can you not just answer the question, when your mind is finished boggling?

I certainly wouldn't consider Gary Deegan to be average.

Nalz

Gareth37 wrote: »

At Bohs, Breandan McGill, Anto Murphy

Agree

Gareth37 wrote: »

Gary deegan

Disagree

Gareth37

SectionF wrote: »

Can you not just answer the question, when your mind is finished boggling?

I certainly wouldn't consider Gary Deegan to be average.

Greg O'Halloran