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Cork City FC

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  • #202
    kksaints
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    The_Kew_Tour wrote: »
    Ya 203.

    It could go either way. Good buzz in Cork, but Pats are the team to beat in the league. Fahy is major plus for ye this year. He be head and shoulders abover any player in league.

    If had put life on line I say draw, but really wont be surprised if either team wins.
    Our midfield looked quality on Sunday until they got tired, defence is slightly weaker with Oman a bit worse then Kenna. Fagan up front on his own is a slight worry. Our bench is stronger then last year.

    Where do you think ye will finish? I would say 5th and possibly top 4 if any of Us, Dundalk, Sligo or Shams slip up badly.


  • #203
    The_Kew_Tour
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    kksaints wrote: »
    Our midfield looked quality on Sunday until they got tired, defence is slightly weaker with Oman a bit worse then Kenna. Fagan up front on his own is a slight worry. Our bench is stronger then last year.

    Where do you think ye will finish? I would say 5th and possibly top 4 if any of Us, Dundalk, Sligo or Shams slip up badly.

    We should be trying to at least make top 4, but I think around 5th is most likely.

    Would love a good run in Cup and get to Lansdowne for Final.


  • #204
    Paz-CCFC
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    We've a few injuries, which have me worried about the game. Danny Morrissey and Rafter. Two big goal threats and they'd have given us the option to go three up top if we needed a goal as the game went on. I'm not convinced about our defence. If we don't perform up front, we're f*cked. I'd be delighted with a draw.

    Still buzzing for it, though. We should be looking for at least 4,000 - anything less would be disappointing, given the build up and marketing campaign. Should be a very good atmosphere. Hopefully, that'll help the lads push on.


  • #205
    sensormatic
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    the very best of luck lads this game will depend on the back 4 getting it right this season,,,,lads up front have no fear ,,,midfield has plenty of heart its the back 4 who have to grow a pair and man up this term,,,,be tough have a backbone,,,,,,come on city give it some


  • #206
    Pablo Escobar
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    sensormatic wrote: »
    the very best of luck lads this game will depend on the back 4 getting it right this season,,,,lads up front have no fear ,,,midfield has plenty of heart its the back 4 who have to grow a pair and man up this term,,,,be tough have a backbone,,,,,,come on city give it some

    The selection will be crucial in this game. The best CB performance in pre-season was from Darren Murphy, but he'd be listed as a midfielder. Andy O'Connell has been converted to a CB and looks very composed. I still have concerns about the defence, however. Pats have an excellent midfield, but ours is flooded with talent too. If we could get close to breaking even it could be a major factor. Brian Lenihan will hopefully get the nod on the right as he has looked incredible in pre-season. Elding is great and Mark O'Sullivan has really impressed up front. We're short up top, but we'll still start with a strong front 2. It could go either way.


  • #207
    kcb
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    the sun has come out just in time...!

    Should be a huge crowd at the Cross?


  • #208
    jdawson
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    kcb wrote: »
    the sun has come out just in time...!

    Should be a huge crowd at the Cross?
    Massive I'd say, there's huge interest in it. Pats will be traveling in good numbers too.


  • #209
    Paz-CCFC
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    Tickets for the Cup match against Limerick on Monday will be on sale tonight for a fiver cheaper. Down from 15 to 10.


  • #210
    ShamoBuc
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    The sun is out, the lift is organised and I can taste the pint in the horseshoe already, can't wait!


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  • #211
    The_Kew_Tour
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    5,322 att tonight.

    Very good although thought might have been few hundred more. Ok performance still lack a creative player


  • #212
    D2D
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    Pretty good result considering we were down to 10 for most of the second half. Great crowd at The Cross tonight and an amazing atmosphere, hopefully that continues on wards for the season. Thought City played okay in the first half and pretty much deserved the goal. Nice header from Buckley to finish. Second half, we were poor. The red card was gonna happen with the ref being as card happy as he was tonight but we held on well to get a point. Elding is some tank of a player, did well at holding the ball up tonight and had a good game. Kearney put in a great shift, ran for absolutely everything


  • #213
    jdawson
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    The_Kew_Tour wrote: »
    5,322 att tonight.

    Very good although thought might have been few hundred more. Ok performance still lack a creative player
    Good crowd alright, I thought it was more too, and a good night's entertainment despite only drawing. We've got a lot of players to come into the team yet once they get over knocks and get up to speed, and already we look much more solid defensively.

    It's definitely John Caulfield's team, all the positive attributes that you'd associate with him, the intensity, urgency, commitment, passion, work rate, and attacking nature is all there.

    If we keep playing like that I've no doubt this will be a successful season and the crowds will keep coming in droves. It was a good first run out against the Champions, I think we'll improve over the next few weeks as the season sets in.

    The amount of Cork lads in the team is fantastic, 18/25 of the squad are from Cork, that excludes adopted Corkonians like Dan Murray and Danny Murphy. There is serious competition all over the pitch as well so if someone isn't performing there are plenty of options to come in.

    The ref and his officials were a disgrace (as was Christy Fagan up front for Pats), they seemed determined to ruin the game with the amount of yellow cards and the sending off.


  • #214
    ShamoBuc
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    Great result considering the sending off, I would have taken draw before the game. Super turnout. A lot of players to come in. Saw enough to think 4th or 5th should be a very realistic target. Ref was a pure joke - Fagan looked as if he was on ice skates - spent half the night on his arse looking up at the ref complaining, not a nice player at all.
    All in all, happy enough.


  • #215
    Nonoperational
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    Looking forward to going to a more games this year.


  • #216
    Paz-CCFC
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    Great effort by the lads. Couldn't fault them. I thought Dunleavy played poorly, but he still gave his all. I think he was trying too hard to show that he's the man in charge on the pitch, and got punished for it. He should've walked for a second yellow five minutes earlier. He should've been taken off after that - any subsequent foul was going to get a yellow for persistant fouling. But still, everyone gave their all. Elding was constantly running along the forward, chasing things down, our midfield cut out plenty of Pats passes, Dennehy and Kearney made the full backs work very hard, Dan Murray won everything in the air, Lenihan was great on the overlap. It was great that we didn't just sit back - Pats were always harassed when on the ball and didn't get it easy. This is what we need to do all season.

    Fantastic crowd. I think we'll have 3,000+ for Bray and if we beat them, get a result against Derry before them and beat Athlone, we'll have another near-5,000 crowd against Rovers.

    The_Kew_Tour wrote: »
    5,322 att tonight.

    Very good although thought might have been few hundred more. Ok performance still lack a creative player

    And, according to a Board member, Pats fans' tickets weren't scanned until half time. So, there were probably close to 5,600 at it.


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  • #217
    Rhys Essien
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    Regarding the crowd,according to Wiki,Turners Cross holds 7,485 all seated.
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turners_Cross_(stadium)

    Looking at pictures,the place looked packed last night with the official attendance being around 5,322.To the people who were there,was there ~2,100 free seats?.

    Pics here of crowd last night(post no.99)
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057160693&page=7

    Was it possible there was a lot more than was said?

    Great to get a big crowd all the same.


  • #218
    Paz-CCFC
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    Rhys Essien wrote: »
    Regarding the crowd,according to Wiki,Turners Cross holds 7,485 all seated.
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turners_Cross_(stadium)

    Looking at pictures,the place looked packed last night with the official attendance being around 5,322.To the people who were there,was there ~2,100 free seats?.

    Pics here of crowd last night(post no.99)
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057160693&page=7

    Was it possible there was a lot more than was said?

    Great to get a big crowd all the same.

    The two middle sections of the St Annes End were closed off, so that's a thousand off the capacity straight away. Pats had about 300 fans in a section that holds 560. There were odd seats in the middle of packed rows, which latecomers, particularly in groups, wouldn't have gone to. In the context of the entire ground, those seats add up.

    If the Pats fans weren't scanned until half time, bringing the attendance up to 5,600 is fair, I think. Fantastic crowd, regardless.


  • #219
    gimmick
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    Going mad I missed last night. All the more as I have a season ticket and will miss at least another 2 home games.

    Positive result against a proper side though. I heard some were whinging after but whatever!


  • #220
    ComeraghBlue
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    some images from the game last night:

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/comeraghblue/sets/72157642040332273/


  • #221
    The_Kew_Tour
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    I reckon it was around 5700-5800. In fairness not every seat was taken. Just few here and there, but there was easily 300 people standing too.

    Was just great to see near full house. Be great if Cork could average at least 3,500 to 4,000 at least a season.


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  • #222
    kksaints
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    Very good crowd there last night. Decent match aswell. A draw was probably the fairest result. We were quite poor when ye went down to ten men. Good luck for the rest of the season except for when ye are against us.


  • #223
    Hugo_Whoriskey
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    Paz-CCFC wrote: »
    The two middle sections of the St Annes End were closed off, so that's a thousand off the capacity straight away. Pats had about 300 fans in a section that holds 560

    Love the trip to cork, wish I could have made it an overnight myself, as it was bus didn't even arrive in time to have a pint in the horseshoe.

    Noticed the huge divide between us and the home section in the St Anne's end, surely it only needs to be one section? Appeared to be advertising hoardings up in the section too so looks like that's the plan from there on in.

    One of the pats buses broke down, as did it's replacement, so that was another 50 odd off the attendance.


  • #224
    The_Kew_Tour
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    Hugo_Whoriskey wrote: »
    Love the trip to cork, wish I could have made it an overnight myself, as it was bus didn't even arrive in time to have a pint in the horseshoe.

    Noticed the huge divide between us and the home section in the St Anne's end, surely it only needs to be one section? Appeared to be advertising hoardings up in the section too so looks like that's the plan from there on in.

    One of the pats buses broke down, as did it's replacement, so that was another 50 odd off the attendance.

    Ya I agree 1 section should be plenty.

    Best of luck to Pats too.

    Think draw was right call. I actually thought we played better with 10 men. Think it kinda woke us up, we might have lost if 11 v 11 cause Pats were getting on top.


  • #225
    grohlisagod
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    First City game I'd been at in years. Great atmosphere, decent game and not a bad price. Hope to make a fair few more this season.


  • #226
    Paz-CCFC
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    Hugo_Whoriskey wrote: »
    Noticed the huge divide between us and the home section in the St Anne's end, surely it only needs to be one section? Appeared to be advertising hoardings up in the section too so looks like that's the plan from there on in.

    That big divide is probably done out of convenience. It's been years since we've had such a big crowd to warrant them being opened, so they just haven't been, so they were handy for cheap, effective segregation.. Now, they're only used for hoardings and as replacements for broken seats in the rest of the ground. The first block of the Derrynane Stand (the small one to the left of the away section) is usually closed off, as well, but seemed to be full, without any segregation. Not that any was needed last night, mind you.
    grohlisagod wrote: »
    First City game I'd been at in years. Great atmosphere, decent game and not a bad price. Hope to make a fair few more this season.

    Home to Limerick in the Cup on Monday. Really looking forward to it after last night. If we got half the crowd back, we'd be doing very well.


  • #227
    sensormatic
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    i hope the food inside the ground gets better too paying top dollar for ****e


  • #228
    gimmick
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    Eat before going. It's always been disgusting overpriced shîte tbh.


  • #229
    jdawson
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    gimmick wrote: »
    Eat before going. It's always been disgusting overpriced shîte tbh.
    Yeah, better off eating beforehand if you can, if you want fast food before/after the game Dino's is probably the closest to the ground, followed by Zico's.


  • #230
    The_Kew_Tour
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    Very rarely get food or programs in the stadium. Think got chips twice in all my time going Cross.

    I did buy Program on Friday night as usually just get first one for season for fixtures and squad numbers.

    My God the program is crap. 3 quid and every second page is advertising.

    I try get something before game and if I dont I get something in Lennoxs on way home.


  • #231
    applehunter
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    Mystery why food is still ****. I mean the supporters own the club now and things are still the same.

    It seems like such an obvious thing but it is a negative of the match day experience.


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  • #232
    gimmick
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    The fans running the club has nothing to do with it. It is the MFA who take the bobs for it and the Horseshoe takes the money for the stall at the Donie Forde. It all comes down to who will pay the rent.

    Also, so called nicer places may not be bothered getting the facility to do mobile food. And even if they did - look at Burdocks in Tolka and Dalymount. Utter mank, but a real Burdocks is really good.

    And lets be honest, football grounds are not known for their fine cuisine :)


  • #233
    Fabio
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    I do think better matchnight food would bring in some money but it requires a forward investment and I doubt the club could do that right now. In 2005 we had crap food but a great team and the crowds came. We need likewise this year, then we can worry about the food.


  • #234
    The_Kew_Tour
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    Hopefully good result tonight now again


  • #235
    jdawson
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    The_Kew_Tour wrote: »
    Hopefully good result tonight now again
    Good night for a game of ball, I think we'll put a few past Limerick tonight.


  • #236
    The_Kew_Tour
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    jdawson wrote: »
    Good night for a game of ball, I think we'll put a few past Limerick tonight.

    Ya hopefully.

    Looking forward to it.

    Just great to go from work head home bite to it and head to game.

    Makes a Monday little better


  • #237
    ShamoBuc
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    A very nice 4-0 win!


  • #238
    hufpc8w3adnk65
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    Lads any one know or have an app that actually gives team line up erics for LOI and not just full time scores?


  • #239
    SteelyDanJalapeno
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    Live Score Addicts


  • #240
    hufpc8w3adnk65
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    TiltedBrain wrote: »
    Live Score Addicts

    I have that. Ls addicts with the brown logo and white football?


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  • #241
    Balmed Out
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    just over 1000 there tonight.


  • #242
    Sephiroth_dude
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    Good turnout I guess considering its Monday night ?


  • #243
    jdawson
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    Sephiroth_dude wrote: »
    Good turnout I guess considering its Monday night ?
    Monday night and it only being the first round of the League Cup meant it'd be a small enough crowd, I thought there'd be more at it still though. Very good entertainment for those that went. It could've been 7 or 8 nil tonight, we had a goal disallowed, and could've had another peno. Dominated the game without ever hitting top gear.

    MrMac84 wrote: »
    Lads any one know or have an app that actually gives team line up erics for LOI and not just full time scores?
    City use ClubApp for updates and give lineups plus subs for City only, if that's any use.


  • #244
    ShamoBuc
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    Sephiroth_dude wrote: »
    Good turnout I guess considering its Monday night ?

    Anything between 1250 and 1500 would have been considered a quite a good crowd, so 1000 is certainly a good enough crowd.


  • #245
    Balmed Out
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    jdawson wrote: »
    Monday night and it only being the first round of the League Cup meant it'd be a small enough crowd, I thought there'd be more at it still though. Very good entertainment for those that went. It could've been 7 or 8 nil tonight, we had a goal disallowed, and could've had another peno. Dominated the game without ever hitting top gear.


    .

    hit the post too, the peno seemed a bit of a gift from my view though


  • #246
    D2D
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    Very good display from us last night, all 1 way traffic. Dominated the game and should've been out of sight by half time if it wasn't for their keeper. Decent enough crowd for a Monday game but I have no idea why they're charging the full €15 for a first round cup game....

    Anyways, that Marc McNulty chant is just genius!!


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  • #247
    The_Kew_Tour
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    Dare_2_defy wrote: »
    Very good display from us last night, all 1 way traffic. Dominated the game and should've been out of sight by half time if it wasn't for their keeper. Decent enough crowd for a Monday game but I have no idea why they're charging the full €15 for a first round cup game....

    Anyways, that Marc McNulty chant is just genius!!

    15e for last night was awful.

    Tenner was plenty. There was offer of tenner in last night if you bought Ticket for Pats game which I got Friday night.

    Dont think I would have went if I did not get discount.

    I know its only a fiver extra, but still....


  • #248
    gimmick
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    Dare_2_defy wrote: »

    Anyways, that Marc McNulty chant is just genius!!

    Don't sell McNulty???


  • #249
    sensormatic
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    I know its only a fiver extra, but still.....

    Every little helps,,,,,,,,i love bringing the kids to the game but for a peoples club those prices are crazy? a cup game in all fairness but well done city yer on the right track ,,,,well on the pitch anyhow's


  • #250
    CHealy
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    As far as I know, the FAI sets all prices for League Cup and FAI cup games.


  • #251
    Paz-CCFC
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    sensormatic wrote: »
    I know its only a fiver extra, but still.....

    Every little helps,,,,,,,,i love bringing the kids to the game but for a peoples club those prices are crazy? a cup game in all fairness but well done city yer on the right track ,,,,well on the pitch anyhow's

    To be fair, there's been a big push for good value tickets so far this season. Family tickets (two adults and two children) can be bought from the club shop in Douglas before matchday for €32. Tickets for the first four matches were on Groupon a week or two ago for half price (only €16 for families) and, as mentioned, the Cup tickets were on sale for a tenner if bought at the Pats game. I'd say we took the hit on our percentage of the gate, as Limerick probably wouldn't have been too happy with us selling discounted tickets.

    It was a decent enough crowd the other night. Good to break the four figures. Last time we were at home for the first round (Wexford in 2012), we had half that crowd. Hopefully we can keep it up throughout the season. There's a good buzz, and we're getting plenty of good publicity in the media. Fans are doing a good job, by spreading the word, too. We should be getting 3,000+ for Bray. It'd be great if we could average about 3,000, with another 5,000+ attendance and a few 4,000+ ones throughout the season.


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