Galway United 2015 season - MOD Warning in Post #1

Ruben Remus

Mod:People, Please bare in mind that sports threads usually go in their respective fora - which already have effective, established rules in place suited to their content. We're letting this thread go ahead for now, but keep it light, Galway United related talk for the fans. Expect to get infracted for trolling if you're only here to shit stir. /Mod

As always, report a post if you think there is a problem with it, attacking other posters will not end well for you.

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I thought Galway United's return to the Premier Division was worthy of a thread here. Is anyone planning to join President Michael D (and myself!) in attending the season opener against Derry City tomorrow night?

I haven't been paying much attention to the close season comings and goings so I don't know too much about the Galway squad but it will be a fairly tough start against Derry as they're always strong and well organised.

The weather forecast looks reasonably promising so hopefully we'll see a big crowd and a decent game of ball.

ErnieBert

I can't wait. The fanzine 'Standing Room Only' is out again for the first tie since 1994. Ya can follow SRO on Twitter @galwayunited

ben.schlomo

Careful now or Biko might come in and close this, clearly traffic is more to peoples liking in these parts.

Looking forward to the return of Premier Division football to Galway, Derry missing a couple of players through suspension so hopefully we can take advantage and have a positive start.

biko

I suppose we can leave it here for people that cannot find the Soccer forum.. :P
We'll run with Soccer forum rules - any slagging of players, managers or clubs and you get carded.
Keep it local folks.

Mars Bar

Ruben Remus wrote: »

The weather forecast looks reasonably promising so hopefully we'll see a big crowd and a decent game of ball.

Aside from the level 2 weather warning!!
They'll be needing to keep it in the ground as best they can this evening. Unfortunately I can't go. Coaching my own girls on fridays

Ruben Remus

Mars Bar wrote: »

Aside from the level 2 weather warning!!

Ah, sure, a pesky little level 2 weather warning is a routine occurrence in Galway these days!

I do have several layers of clothing at the ready, as it's a known fact that temperatures inside LOI grounds are at least five degrees lower than they are outside the ground!

youngrun

How much is it in to the game later ? And is the car park likely to be full up well in advance ? thanks

Paddyfield

Carpark will be closed an hour before kick off. It's €15 in for adults, €5 for teenagers and Under 12's are free when accompanied by an adult.

Car Park beside Black Box theatre is best option and it's a 5 minute walk .

Really looking forward to this game....

Pinturicchio

youngrun wrote: »

How much is it in to the game later ? And is the car park likely to be full up well in advance ? thanks

Ticket info here http://galwayunitedfc.ie/ticket-information/

The car park probably will fill up early.

Pinturicchio

Paddyfield wrote: »

Carpark will be closed an hour before kick off.

Will it? Gates don't open until 7.

Paddyfield

When there are 'big' games like this, people always go to the stadium early and wait in their cars. I've done this when I was bringing a friend to games who was on crutches. Gates officially open at 7pm but usually on gate is opened earlier when a large crowd is anticipated.

Ruben Remus

Interesting team-by-team guide to the league here by the always very readable Daniel McDonnell:

[URL=]http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/league-of-ireland/teambyteam-guide-to-the-sse-airtricity-league-premier-division-31041908.html[/URL]

Mrs OBumble

I wonder how much of each ticket sold will go towards paying Michael's damages:

http://connachttribune.ie/councillor-wins-e22000-damages-for-sacking-by-galway-fa/

Pinturicchio

Mrs OBumble wrote: »

I wonder how much of each ticket sold will go towards paying Michael's damages:

http://connachttribune.ie/councillor-wins-e22000-damages-for-sacking-by-galway-fa/

That's the Galway Football Association, not Galway United.

spurshero

not quiet sure why u are bringing micheal crowe into it .he has no connection with galway united .u really do have too much time on your hands . maybe u should get some fresh air for yourself instead of spendind 24 7 on here

biko

spurshero, if you want to keep posting then please step up the civility a few notches.

ratracer

You-night-ed!!!!

spurshero

what about Mrs o brumble making a personal attack on a person who had no bearing on this thread . That's perfectly fine is it ? Serious question

pleasant Co.

People, Please bare in mind that sports threads usually go in their respective fora - which already have effective, established rules in place suited to their content. We're letting this thread go ahead for now, but keep it light, Galway United related talk for the fans. Expect to get infracted for trolling if you're only here to shit stir.

Mars Bar

It's a shame about the result. Sounds like United would have been worth a draw at least.

ben.schlomo

Mars Bar wrote: »

It's a shame about the result. Sounds like United would have been worth a draw at least.

Ya i'll never know how we lost that game, absolutely dominated them in the first half and had a couple of chances in the early second half that we just didnt take. Great crowd up and hopefully things can better.

civis_liberalis

In Mrs OBumble's defence, that story said Galway FC when it was first published, and not Galway FA. They also said Galway FC when posting it to twitter/facebook, until they were corrected.

Ruben Remus

Some lovely passing football from Galway during the first half on Friday, but things fell apart after the break. The defending for Derry's two goals was farcical, and what's worrying is that it was one of weaker Derry sides I can remember seeing. United will need to be more ruthless in defence in order to be competitive in this division.

deisedude

Ruben Remus wrote: »

Some lovely passing football from Galway during the first half on Friday, but things fell apart after the break. The defending for Derry's two goals was farcical, and what's worrying is that it was one of weaker Derry sides I can remember seeing. United will need to be more ruthless in defence in order to be competitive in this division.

Get Ludden back and hopefully the new American Garcia is decent and the defence should improve

Mr_A

It's Donegal Monday as Finn Harps are in town for a league cup clash tonight.

See you all in the Hole in the Wall

civis_liberalis

United 2-0 up against Harps at half-time. Padraic Cunningham and Gary Shanahan with the goals. Jason Molloy instrumental in both moves.

Starting line-up

https://twitter.com/GalwayUnitedFC/status/575011026309115904

civis_liberalis

https://twitter.com/GalwayUnitedFC/status/575047437640925184

Jake Keegan scored the 3rd from the penalty spot after he was taken down in the box.

Sligo Rovers in the next round, if I'm not mistaken, unless Mayo take their scalp tomorrow night.

Ruben Remus

Eight goals scored in United's first two competitive games at home this season. Nobody can argue that they're not getting their money's worth!

deisedude

civis_liberalis wrote: »

https://twitter.com/GalwayUnitedFC/status/575047437640925184

Jake Keegan scored the 3rd from the penalty spot after he was taken down in the box.

Sligo Rovers in the next round, if I'm not mistaken, unless Mayo take their scalp tomorrow night.

Did Oji go off injured? Thought i saw that on twitter

Wompa1

They need to sure up at the back but going forward they seem solid. The entire front line is impressive. I hope Cunningham gets more starts. He looked like something special at the end of last season and seems to link up well with Keegan

civis_liberalis

civis_liberalis

Bohemians match preview

civis_liberalis

https://twitter.com/GalwayUnitedFC/status/579252949790154752

https://twitter.com/GalwayUnitedFC/status/579309956236750848

https://twitter.com/GalwayUnitedFC/status/579399723322310656

ben.schlomo

Great heart shown by the lads, fully deserved the win after going down to ten men early enough.

youngrun

Galway WFC lost 1 0 to Wexford yesterday, decent effort against the top team in league, just missing the killer punch up front.

civis_liberalis

https://twitter.com/GalwayUnitedFC/status/580029408347615234

civis_liberalis

youngrun

Went down 2 nil to Cork last night, Longford at home Friday and its one to get 3 points out of hopefully...

Ruben Remus

I was at the Drogheda game and was impressed by Curran's goal, but it looks even better when watching it back on that video (above).

A result in Cork was always going to be a big ask, but as youngrun said, three points against Longford should be achievable if the team plays well.

Paddico

City played hoof ball night according to a friend of mine but GU were quite poor enough he also said.
Hope you get the points against Longball FC on Friday

ben.schlomo

Paddico wrote: »

City played hoof ball night according to a friend of mine but GU were quite poor enough he also said.
Hope you get the points against Longball FC on Friday

Cork fan over in the soccer forum said we were unlucky to be beaten by two and had chances but lacked a final ball.

civis_liberalis

https://twitter.com/GalwayUnitedFC/status/580773187857809408

https://twitter.com/GalwayUnitedFC/status/580772872739753984

https://twitter.com/GalwayUnitedFC/status/580743376850538496

https://twitter.com/GalwayUnitedFC/status/580483731800092672

civis_liberalis

https://twitter.com/GalwayUnitedFC/status/581449663586398208

https://twitter.com/GalwayUnitedFC/status/581410906090954752

civis_liberalis

https://twitter.com/GalwayUnitedFC/status/581538631833145344

https://twitter.com/GalwayUnitedFC/status/581544503728721920

https://twitter.com/GalwayUnitedFC/status/581544930838884352

https://twitter.com/GalwayUnitedFC/status/581549608859488256

https://twitter.com/GalwayUnitedFC/status/581554360469069824

Utopia Parkway

3 red cards in 5 games is definitely not a recipe for success.

ben.schlomo

Utopia Parkway wrote: »

3 red cards in 5 games is definitely not a recipe for success.

Nor is an inability to defend set pieces.

youngrun

Sickener conceding in last minute . 2 reds is not good to put it mildly. Cunningham looked good when on. Think we more depth in squad. going to be a tough season.

civis_liberalis

youngrun wrote: »

Think we more depth in squad.

Having enough numbers is enough of a challenge, never mind depth. Only 5 subs travelled to Cork, because that was every played that was available.

civis_liberalis

https://twitter.com/GalwayUnitedFC/status/581813902511607808

biko

Why do you keep posting links to Galway United FC? Anyone who follows them on twitter can see the posts there.
We all need to click your links anyway to see what you refer to.

civis_liberalis

biko wrote: »

Why do you keep posting links to Galway United FC? Anyone who follows them on twitter can see the posts there.
We all need to click your links anyway to see what you refer to.

Are you not seeing the previews?

The match report from Tuesday and the match programme preview are the only recent ones that require clicking on to see what it's about.

Plenty of people have a passing interest or are not on twitter, or are on it, but aren't glued to it, like myself.

I wouldn't post the links if I didn't think people were seeing what was in them without clicking.