Galway United 2015 season - MOD Warning in Post #1

RichCRX · 18-08-2015 4:10pm

Ticketing is an FAI licencing requirement and in turn a UEFA requirement.

Something dodgy going on up in Longford so as I don't remember receiving a ticket earlier in the year

I think we did alright last night - especially the two young lads - it wasn't an easy ask of them to step in like that and they did well. It can only go well for the future of the club with our young lads given that kind of experience to. We were up against it in the 2nd half but considering players being played out of position to, I think we did well. I think where we got caught out was in height...drogheda bossed the balls in the air all night so If anything we probably should have played the ball on the ground when we got the chance instead of hoofing it up the field. I think we have a great player in Keegan...he will chase and chase and chase. I hope we can hang onto him for next year.

The biggest disappointment for me was the crowd attendance...I mean there was probably 25,000+ Galway people in Croke Park, just the day before yesterday!!! The infuriating thing is, the cup final will probably sell out then (which is great in short term, but long term is of no good).

and I'm sorry but this comment;

Personally even though I am a season ticket holder I couldn't face a 250 Km round trip on the off chance of a good game.

you can have this with any sport....GAA, MMA, Premier League, Rugby etc... in fact you'l pay more and travel further in most cases!

I won't go into it all further - wasted too much time on this conversation manys a time before - I guess the LOI is what it is...you either like it...like it when it suits...or don't like it.

Jjiipp79 · 25-08-2015 10:49pm

Hi,

I am living away from Galway now and I was going to travel back for the cup final in sept. What I need to know is, would I need to get tickets before the game or would I be able to get them at the gate?

Thanks for any info

Pinturicchio · 26-08-2015 9:18am

Jjiipp79 wrote: »

Hi,

I am living away from Galway now and I was going to travel back for the cup final in sept. What I need to know is, would I need to get tickets before the game or would I be able to get them at the gate?

Thanks for any info

I'd advise you to get them in advance just in case. Hopefully it'll be a sell out.

UnleashTheBeast · 05-09-2015 5:59pm

Huge game v Longford Town at Terryland tonight.

Time is running out, wins are needed. Drogheda are currently leading Derry City away...

At least Connolly Walsh Ludden and Curran are back it seems

civis_liberalis · 05-09-2015 10:25pm

It was a big win tonight. 4-2. 4-0 up at one point. Another hattrick for Jake Keegan.

Limerick beat St. Pat's and Drogheda beat Derry so it was important to pick up the win.

Jjiipp79 · 05-09-2015 11:29pm

Great win..... The next game just gets bigger!!!

Many at the game tonight?

Ruben Remus · 06-09-2015 12:44am

Very enjoyable evening in Terryland, and a crucial 3 points. Jake Keegan has been superb this year. In addition to being top scorer, he contributes so much in terms of his general play as well. I don't remember him having a bad game all season.

The official attendance was a disappointing 759, but the bumper GAA weekend probably had a part to play in that.

ben.schlomo · 06-09-2015 8:49am

The 2nd and 3rd goals were absolutely superb too, there must have been 30 passes in the build up to the Jakes second i think. Great win, thought Oji was outstanding tonight, best ive seen of him yet and ive been critical of many of his performances.

CrowdedHouse · 06-09-2015 8:54am

Any idea what the penalty was for?

ben.schlomo · 06-09-2015 9:24am

Not a clue, off the ball incident of some sort. O'Leary seemed to be the culprit.

civis_liberalis · 06-09-2015 6:53pm

Jake Keegan: "It was a HUGE win"

Obviously I’m happy with my own performance tonight, but you have to look at the service I received. I mean, the set piece deliveries from Jay (Jason Molloy) and Ryan (Connolly) were top notch. Then for the third goal, there must have been 20 or 30 passes in the build up. It’s one of the best team goals you’ll see all season. I think the fans were singing oles for 2 minutes.

bonnysturgeon · 12-09-2015 9:09pm

Not a Galway United supporter, but was just looking at the History of Eamonn Deacy Park on team website and saw that the club was actually called Galway Rovers. Then for some reason changed to United over forty years later. Was there a reason at all for this?

youngrun · 16-09-2015 9:34am

Can you buy tickets anywhere in town for Sat match ?

death1234567 · 16-09-2015 9:41am

youngrun wrote: »

Can you buy tickets anywhere in town for Sat match ?

Try O'Brien's newsagents, they were selling season tickets at the start of the year.

UnleashTheBeast · 16-09-2015 9:54am

youngrun wrote: »

Can you buy tickets anywhere in town for Sat match ?

death1234567 is right, O'Brien's Newsagents (on William Street) are definitely selling tickets. Only adult tickets are remaining though.

The Dail bar also.

Ruben Remus · 16-09-2015 10:57am

Won't be in Galway this weekend, sadly, but glad to hear that tickets seem to be selling well for the league cup final. The Comer stand is now sold out according to Galway United's twitter account.

ben.schlomo · 16-09-2015 12:14pm

Ruben Remus wrote: »

Won't be in Galway this weekend, sadly, but glad to hear that tickets seem to be selling well for the league cup final. The Comer stand is now sold out according to Galway United's twitter account.

Ya the Comer was sold out yesterday, back to the Old Stand for me.

Pinturicchio · 18-09-2015 7:25pm

Tomorrow is the big day. Can't wait for it now!

ben.schlomo · 18-09-2015 8:06pm

Cant wait too, just hope we dont fail to turn up like in some of the big cup semi finals etc in the late 90's, lets hope its the better performances like the relegation playoffs of recent years instead.

CrowdedHouse · 18-09-2015 8:34pm

Have a good feeling about this, hopefully the big crowd will lift the team like the play-off last year.

Looking forward to tomorrow (I'm collecting a new car in the morning too)

Mars Bar · 18-09-2015 10:42pm

Wish I could go in. I'm in a cast at the moment so driving is out. It's on T.V isn't it?

ratracer · 18-09-2015 10:50pm

Mars Bar wrote: »

Wish I could go in. I'm in a cast at the moment so driving is out. It's on T.V isn't it?

It's on setanta I think. But just get a bus/taxi/lift to the game...... We don't get to cup finals too often, it's gonna be a great night!!!

Pinturicchio · 19-09-2015 9:14am

It's live on Setanta.

ben.schlomo · 19-09-2015 9:21pm

Heartbreaking night all in all. Disappointed in the approach we went with, think we could have given it more of a go. Also poor form from a couple of players who didnt go up for the fifth pen instead of O'Connell who never should have been our fifth.

Hopefully the injuries to Oji, Enda and Shanahan dont hinder the battle at the bottom.

baldshin · 19-09-2015 10:00pm

Terrible performance, played for the draw and nothing but hoofball for the entire game. Kick outs were shocking, just giving the ball directly back to Pats every time.
Thought we were gonna steal it in the end, you have to feel for Keegan missing his penalty.

ratracer · 19-09-2015 10:15pm

baldshin wrote: »

Terrible performance, played for the draw and nothing but hoofball for the entire game. Kick outs were shocking, just giving the ball directly back to Pats every time.
Thought we were gonna steal it in the end, you have to feel for Keegan missing his penalty.

I'd 100% agree with this, United only played a bit of football in the last few mins of normal time, and when they did they had pat's rattled. Can't help but feel more positive tactics could have won the game for us.

Alas it's wasn't to be, now the focus must switch to premiership survival, hopefully safely avoiding a relegation playoff.

youngrun · 19-09-2015 10:20pm

Pats had so much of the play yet nothing at the end of it up front . Think they deserved the win really . United nervy and under pressure throughout . Missing a bit of solidity in midfield I thought . Good occasion but could have been a great one..
Hope they stay up now tough game next week away to rovers

gordongekko · 19-09-2015 10:21pm

But harsh. There was only a kick of a ball between the team's.

ben.schlomo · 20-09-2015 12:02am

gordongekko wrote: »

But harsh. There was only a kick of a ball between the team's.

Ya I wouldn't agree it was a terrible performance by any means. Defended excellently throughout and had numerous chances, the bits from others that you couldn't argue with is the poor tactical choice by the manager.

ratracer · 20-09-2015 12:07am

ben.schlomo wrote: »

Ya I wouldn't agree it was a terrible performance by any means. Defended excellently throughout and had numerous chances, the bits from others that you couldn't argue with is the poor tactical choice by the manager.

Yes, defended well, but then put themselves under pressure straight away by hoofing the ball upfield and losing possession every time!! It was frustrating to watch, and then when they tried to play they showed what they could do. Just too cagey and safe from united tonight, didn't think the ref was great either, but them is the breaks!!!

ben.schlomo · 20-09-2015 1:20am

ratracer wrote: »

Yes, defended well, but then put themselves under pressure straight away by hoofing the ball upfield and losing possession every time!! It was frustrating to watch, and then when they tried to play they showed what they could do. Just too cagey and safe from united tonight, didn't think the ref was great either, but them is the breaks!!!

Ya we needed to step up another five yards, pass the ball and play to our strengths. Didnt think the ref was too bad, cupla odd calls but we got a number of dodgy frees which were definitely undeserved as well as acorner where the ball came off Jake.

Ruben Remus · 28-09-2015 6:21pm

Second from bottom after last weekend's defeat to Shamrock Rovers. A worrying place to be, given that many of the other relegation-threatened sides have hit form in recent weeks.

Unless I'm mistaken, I don't think United have taken points from any of their games against the top four sides this year, which is probably down to a lack of belief more than a lack of ability.

Two massive home games this Friday and next Friday, at home to Sligo and Limerick. These games are more significant, really, than the League Cup final, though the attendance for them will probably be quite a bit lower.

Any word on Ryan Connolly's injury and when he'll be back?

CrowdedHouse · 28-09-2015 6:35pm

Ruben Remus wrote: »

Any word on Ryan Connolly's injury and when he'll be back?

I saw a post somewhere else on boards saying his season is over.

Worrying if true

Ruben Remus · 28-09-2015 6:48pm

CrowdedHouse wrote: »

I saw a post somewhere else on boards saying his season is over.

Sh!t, I didn't realise it was that serious...

ben.schlomo · 28-09-2015 6:49pm

The same ankle injury that had him out previously, dont think its season ending as far as ive heard.

Ruben Remus · 02-10-2015 12:27pm

Decent preview of tonight's game in the City Tribune today.

It said Ryan Connolly is a "massive doubt" for tonight and quotes Tommy Dunne saying Ryan has been to see a specialist about his recurring ankle injury.

ben.schlomo · 02-10-2015 9:55pm

Great win tonight, missed it due to work but im happy to keep away if it means we win the remaining home games.

_Puma_ · 03-10-2015 1:01am

Vital we won that tonight.. 3 points from either limerick or bray should hopefully see us over the line.

Ruben Remus · 03-10-2015 1:35pm

I wasn't convinced by Conor Winn earlier in the season but he is the player most responsible for that three points last night. He seems to be playing with much more confidence now, which is vital at this stage of the season.

The crowd was reasonable, I suppose, but I thought it would be bigger given the importance of the fixture.

Looking forward to the Limerick game next week. Their manager, Martin Russell, was in the stand last night and was busy with the note-taking.

RichCRX · 03-10-2015 8:12pm

Looking forward to the Limerick game next week. Their manager, Martin Russell, was in the stand last night and was busy with the note-taking.

No doubt Russells notes include plenty of 'play for corners, set pieces and pretty much lump the ball in the box at any opportunity' as we simply can't seem to defend them well at all...always major panic and more often than not we fail to win the headers!

Much needed 3 points last night all the same and a bit of a get out of jail as Rovers looked the more likely the whole game. I would be hoping for a much better performance against Limerick the next night to be honest.

ben.schlomo · 03-10-2015 8:25pm

RichCRX wrote: »

No doubt Russells notes include plenty of 'play for corners, set pieces and pretty much lump the ball in the box at any opportunity' as we simply can't seem to defend them well at all...always major panic and more often than not we fail to win the headers!

Much needed 3 points last night all the same and a bit of a get out of jail as Rovers looked the more likely the whole game. I would be hoping for a much better performance against Limerick the next night to be honest.

As long as we get the result i couldnt give a toss how we play.

Borders no.2 · 05-10-2015 1:04am

At this stage its only points that matter. With the form Limerick have been in if I was offered a point next Friday I'd happily take it. Drogheda have a tough run in and Longford have struggled of late also.

I'd have taken a draw before the game Friday and for most of the game. The 2 goals in quick succession was a bit of a bolt from the blue. Having said that you could see why Sligo are struggling also.

I firmly believe that if we can stay up there is potential for this team with 3 or 4 quality additions to firmly establish itself as a good Premier Division side. For the last couple of decades we've either been in division 1 or battling relegation. Getting people to support the team on a regular basis is soul destroying though. Friday was at least as important as the cup final but back to the usual level of home support.

Tomagotchye · 05-10-2015 1:11am

We were pretty poo in the cup final to be fair but for some very solid defending from Sam and Winn. We're far from the finished article but I hope that we finish the season as premier division. I think it would be a really hurtful thing for the club to be relegated. Maybe more than other sides since we're pretty new in this format.

I went to see us against Cork when they were down and we were atrocious. Made me feel a little sad since I only get to see them occasionally these days. Some serious changes needed for next year. Not sure about Dunne. Can't fault what he has done but I always feel there is something more out there - right or wrong.

_Puma_ · 05-10-2015 9:15am

I get the feeling that Tommy is getting the best out of the group he has. We don't have the finances to overhaul the squad next season so id be worried that if we got rid of Dunne we would be in a far worse situation. Some of his signings have not really produced but he wasn't able to get the players he really wanted due to budget restraints. Crowd was a little disappointing on Friday but there was very little buzz leading up to it.

ben.schlomo · 05-10-2015 10:25am

A couple of issues with Dunne, weve been leaking like a sieve on set pieces all season and he hasnt been able to really fix it. Hes also very conserative against the big teams and as soon as we go ahead.

Borders no.2 · 09-10-2015 11:16pm

Poor defeat tonight. Limerick played well to be fair and had a big travelling support. If they had started the season like they are finishing it they'd have had no worries. First goal very disappointing from the usually good Colm Horgan. Limerick should have had 3 at half time. After getting level to give back the goal so cheaply was hard to stomach.

Getting worrying from a United perspective now. That result has brought Limerick back into the equation, Derry have moved clear with their win tonight and Drogheda got a point also. Almost certainly need more points but they will be hard got. Hopefully Dundalk will be in celebration mood all week and we may be able to sneak something in that one.

Either way its going to be a nervy finish to the season.

Ruben Remus · 09-10-2015 11:24pm

Yeah, I agree with that assessment of tonight.

Very sluggish first half from United and, apart from a decent first 15 minutes, the second half wasn't much better. I thought Conor Melody put in a good shift when he came on, but too many of the more established players were well off the pace tonight. Limerick showed far more desire and never allowed United to settle on the ball.

It is a worrying situation to be in and looks like it will probably come down to the last game of the season against Pat's.

ben.schlomo · 10-10-2015 8:43am

Ruben Remus wrote: »

Yeah, I agree with that assessment of tonight.

Very sluggish first half from United and, apart from a decent first 15 minutes, the second half wasn't much better. I thought Conor Melody put in a good shift when he came on, but too many of the more established players were well off the pace tonight. Limerick showed far more desire and never allowed United to settle on the ball.

It is a worrying situation to be in and looks like it will probably come down to the last game of the season against Pat's.

Getting a win against Bray is now non-negotiable, we will get nothing in Dundalk next week and i wouldnt want to be relying on beating Pats who may still need a point or three for the last Euro place.

RichCRX · 10-10-2015 11:50am

The worst performance all season. simple as.

youngrun · 10-10-2015 11:57am

Limerick were on fire , galway flat. Thought Sinnott played well. Full backs not so much. connolly and gary s a bit off the boil distribution not great . That was probably our best team bar maybe Molloy if playing well. Tough games ahead . What was the crowd?

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