Sligo Rovers

tulipandthistle · 23-02-2008 10:56am #1

I went to my first Sligo Rovers game with my 2 year old and hubby. Great atmosphere and the wee man loved it - even getting into the shouting, singing and dancing.
I think we'll become avid fans!!
And they won!!

P.S Good luck with the rugby today........ may the best team win......:)

tuppence · 23-02-2008 11:48am

Glad ye enjoyed it. I hear their new african player is supposed to be great. I am hoping to get to see some of the competitive matches with my little one as well this season. (Cripes I havent been to a match since well before I left sligo and was a youngster meself. They used to have players called "bomber savage" and the like. :eek:) To really get into the spirit ye'l have to teach yourselves and toddler the Sligo slang. Theres a whole thread about it so plenty of learning for ye.

Re the rugby, lets hope it a good one anyway.

Xiney · 23-02-2008 1:45pm

I went to my first (and thusfar only) game last fall - it was pretty cool. Looking forward to seeing a few more games once Mr. Xiney (yeatscounty) has more time.

Madge · 23-02-2008 3:31pm

I've never been to a game ever! Must go to 1 soon.
Where is Rovers in the league?

gustavo · 23-02-2008 4:24pm

Season starting in 2 weeks , first game in the Showgrounds on the 15th March !

muffler · 23-02-2008 11:06pm

Sligo who?

TequilaMockingBird · 23-02-2008 11:10pm

muffler wrote: »

Sligo who?

Post reported.

Basquille, where are you man??

KdjaCL · 23-02-2008 11:16pm

1st game vs Pats, reckon we will get our usual 4 vs you

woohoo only 2 more weeks till football back.

kdjac

muffler · 24-02-2008 12:40am

sueme wrote: »

Post reported.

Basquille, where are you man??

He's training with the Harps

gustavo · 24-02-2008 12:55am

muffler wrote: »

Sligo who?

Rovers , I believe we annihilated some so called "Finn Harps" 3-2 last night

muffler · 24-02-2008 12:57am

gustavo wrote: »

Rovers , I believe we annihilated some so called "Finn Harps" 3-2 last night

How many points did you get for that?

tuppence · 24-02-2008 2:14pm

muffler wrote: »

How many points did you get for that?

Pints most probably i reckon cos as you know seasn hasnt started yet. It was a friendly!

muffler · 24-02-2008 2:30pm

tuppence wrote: »

Pints most probably i reckon cos as you know seasn hasnt started yet. It was a friendly!

That was my pint... err sorry point. Counts for sweet FA as to who win the game.

tulipandthistle · 24-02-2008 4:02pm

muffler wrote: »

That was my pint... err sorry point. Counts for sweet FA as to who win the game.

And would you have said that if the Harps won??

Mint Sauce · 24-02-2008 4:11pm

didn't get to see the whole match on friday, unfortunatly had to work, but definatly looking forward to the new season, only got to a few last year, want to get to more games this time around, hopefully we'll get a good run, and make that european spot following a few disapointing results last year

muffler · 24-02-2008 5:27pm

tulipandthistle wrote: »

And would you have said that if the Harps won??

Oh most definitely.

When we trounce your lot I will post again with a few smileys

guinnessdrinker · 25-02-2008 6:32pm

I think its going to be a very good season for the Rovers. The Cookie monster has assembled a good squad of players. So now we have a good manager and a good squad, we just need to do our bit as supporters of the bit o' red and get behind the team by going through the turnstyles in big numbers every week.

There's nothing like a good atmoshphere at a packed Showgrounds!

Radharc na Sleibhte · 28-02-2008 1:38pm

guinnessdrinker wrote: »

I think its going to be a very good season for the Rovers. The Cookie monster has assembled a good squad of players. So now we have a good manager and a good squad, we just need to do our bit as supporters of the bit o' red and get behind the team by going through the turnstyles in big numbers every week.

There's nothing like a good atmoshphere at a packed Showgrounds!

+1
What heart you have......

TequilaMockingBird · 28-02-2008 2:39pm

Sligo Boards Beers after a game??

Anyone interested?

tuppence · 28-02-2008 4:36pm

sueme wrote: »

Sligo Boards Beers after a game??

Anyone interested?

A curry and a beer even!

starbelgrade · 28-02-2008 4:36pm

Up the Bohs! (My footballing heart still lies in Phibsboro .. sorry!)

Radharc na Sleibhte · 28-02-2008 5:09pm

starbelgrade wrote: »

Up the Bohs! (My footballing heart still lies in Phibsboro .. sorry!)

JUDAS

tuppence · 28-02-2008 5:32pm

starbelgrade wrote: »

Up the Bohs! (My footballing heart still lies in Phibsboro .. sorry!)

That would be a Vindaloo for the Bohs supporter then!

Only1Rovers · 28-02-2008 9:21pm

starbelgrade wrote: »

Up the Bohs! (My footballing heart still lies in Phibsboro .. sorry!)

Bah!

Mint Sauce · 28-02-2008 9:33pm

sueme wrote: »

Sligo Boards Beers after a game??

Anyone interested?

are we talking about the first home game of the season, and mooneys?

starbelgrade · 29-02-2008 10:38am

MikeySligo wrote: »

JUDAS

Surely I'd be a Judas if I supported Sligo? I've been to a few games though. Funnily enough, the coincided with the visits of the Bohs team! Well, good luck this season anyhow!

muffler · 29-02-2008 12:57pm

starbelgrade wrote: »

Surely I'd be a Judas if I supported Sligo? Well, good luck this season anyhow!

Thats what they call running with the fox and hunting with the hound.

starbelgrade · 29-02-2008 1:18pm

muffler wrote: »

Thats what they call running with the fox and hunting with the hound.

Sat 22nd March - Rovers vs Bohs. Woof!

(you may not want to watch this again !!!!.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bt7eQ0DpvJ0 )

Rossibaby · 29-02-2008 9:51pm

ya was crap match but some great goals on friday!!boco is class,hes gona be a cult hero.the season is nearly here and its really exciting,though people should go to away games too..the craic on the supporters bus is the best part of the season!cheap cider,few songs,bito football,cant go wrong.hope all ye get to the showgies,and bring a friend,every extra person helps the club!

Mint Sauce · 01-03-2008 12:34am

athlone town tomorrow night (saturday) at the showgrounds, any boards beers afterwards

tuppence · 02-03-2008 1:22pm

Rossibaby wrote: »

ya was crap match but some great goals on friday!!boco is class,hes gona be a cult hero.the season is nearly here and its really exciting,though people should go to away games too..the craic on the supporters bus is the best part of the season!cheap cider,few songs,bito football,cant go wrong.hope all ye get to the showgies,and bring a friend,every extra person helps the club!

So whats the crack with he bus? Do you have to be a part of the supporters club or something? Do you have to have your match ticket in advance to get on? Do they charge and how much? Wheres the pick up? Would they do fly bys to pick up closet fans in Leitrim!

il gatto · 07-03-2008 5:04am

I'm a lapsed supporter. Used to go to every home game. Then they stopped even trying and I was so disgusted i didn't go back. i didn't mind losing, but they weren't making an effort. that was back when Mike Small and Wes Charles were there. I've been loath to go back, because A. the fans hate sunshiner supporters, and B. I hate sunshine supporters. Some day I'll make the effort. Every person through the turnstiles is a help I suppose.
And by the way tulipandthistle, the best team did win the rugby. By quite a margin:D

Gillie · 07-03-2008 10:02am

il gatto wrote: »

I'm a lapsed supporter. Used to go to every home game. Then they stopped even trying and I was so disgusted i didn't go back. i didn't mind losing, but they weren't making an effort. that was back when Mike Small and Wes Charles were there. I've been loath to go back, because A. the fans hate sunshiner supporters, and B. I hate sunshine supporters. Some day I'll make the effort. Every person through the turnstiles is a help I suppose.
And by the way tulipandthistle, the best team did win the rugby. By quite a margin:D

Look I think you're safe enough to come back!
No ones gonna go "hey there's that guy who has been here for two seasons! Lets get him!"

Now can you get over B?:)

Radharc na Sleibhte · 07-03-2008 12:18pm

starbelgrade wrote: »

Surely I'd be a Judas if I supported Sligo? I've been to a few games though. Funnily enough, the coincided with the visits of the Bohs team! Well, good luck this season anyhow!

Not you, your fat manager.

guinnessdrinker · 07-03-2008 12:30pm

He got the sack.

Radharc na Sleibhte · 07-03-2008 12:38pm

Yeah, he's still a TNUC though

tulipandthistle · 07-03-2008 2:42pm

il gatto wrote: »

And by the way tulipandthistle, the best team did win the rugby. By quite a margin:D

I have to say you did play well.....haven't really been following the matches now - I can't take the heartache!

Oh, back onto (my) topic;)

See you all at the game next Saturday?:D

Rossibaby · 11-03-2008 12:48pm

tuppence wrote: »

So whats the crack with he bus? Do you have to be a part of the supporters club or something? Do you have to have your match ticket in advance to get on? Do they charge and how much? Wheres the pick up? Would they do fly bys to pick up closet fans in Leitrim!

to away games??no u just have to contact one of the lads involved in organising it,no ticket needed as they are sold at away grounds and no1 will have one at that stage either...bus leaves from the showgrounds and will pick up if its on the way...ya theres obviously a charge...pretty much 20 quid each time[most of the sides are round dublin]

tuppence · 11-03-2008 9:11pm

Rossibaby wrote: »

to away games??no u just have to contact one of the lads involved in organising it,no ticket needed as they are sold at away grounds and no1 will have one at that stage either...bus leaves from the showgrounds and will pick up if its on the way...ya theres obviously a charge...pretty much 20 quid each time[most of the sides are round dublin]

Yep to aways! So 20 and then 15 roughly to the match. No season tickets here then?
How do you find out the lads that organise it..dont tell me...Mooneys! Think i have a few contacts...but if you know an official one that would be good too. Thanks a million btw Rossibaby.

Hey tulipandthistle bet you have a happy household after saturdays game.*

*At least someones happy.

gustavo · 12-03-2008 10:35am

tuppence this is Sligo Rovers most used forum http://foot.ie/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=41

Any busses to game will be announced here first

Mint Sauce · 12-03-2008 10:40am

just seen the new shirt is being released this week as well, no sign of a price though

details

tulipandthistle · 12-03-2008 11:14am

tuppence wrote: »

Hey tulipandthistle bet you have a happy household after saturdays game.*

*At least someones happy.

See you all at Showgrounds this Saturday?

P.S. I'm not welsh

Mint Sauce · 12-03-2008 12:25pm

irish-stew wrote: »

just seen the new shirt is being released this week as well, no sign of a price though

details

just noticed linky shows luanch wed 13th, todays wednesday, the 13th is tomorrow, any one confirm if today or tommorow is the launch

bennyc · 12-03-2008 2:01pm

Apparently the Jersey can be viewed but not bought in Jako and will be priced 49.99.
I personally am going to go for the white away one i think thats one of the best jerseys in the league without the yellow socks of course.

Rozbeef · 12-03-2008 5:28pm

bennyc wrote: »

Apparently the Jersey can be viewed but not bought in Jako and will be priced 49.99.
I personally am going to go for the white away one i think thats one of the best jerseys in the league without the yellow socks of course.

49,99 :rolleyes:

Mint Sauce · 12-03-2008 5:32pm

bennyc wrote: »

Apparently the Jersey can be viewed but not bought in Jako and will be priced 49.99.
I personally am going to go for the white away one i think thats one of the best jerseys in the league without the yellow socks of course.

shirts on sale before the match on saturday, any confirmation though on the launch at 'tohers'

bennyc · 12-03-2008 6:12pm

Rozbeef wrote: »

49,99 :rolleyes:

Whats wrong with that, I was expecting to pay 60+

TequilaMockingBird · 12-03-2008 6:16pm

bennyc wrote: »

Whats wrong with that, I was expecting to pay 60+

Just out of interest, how much of this goes to the club? Do they change them often? I haven't a clue about this type of thing, just curious. I think its a bit steep, when local kids are going to want them.

tulipandthistle · 12-03-2008 9:24pm

tuppence wrote: »

Yep to aways! So 20 and then 15 roughly to the match. No season tickets here then?
How do you find out the lads that organise it..dont tell me...Mooneys! Think i have a few contacts...but if you know an official one that would be good too. Thanks a million btw Rossibaby.

Hey tulipandthistle bet you have a happy household after saturdays game.*

*At least someones happy.

just let us know and we get you on the bus tuppence, no bother. we always have a happy houshold unless scotland is playing holland ofcourse!!!

tulipandthistle · 12-03-2008 9:26pm

irish-stew wrote: »

just seen the new shirt is being released this week as well, no sign of a price though

details

42.50 euro for a strip for a 2 year old! didnt ask for the adult one but let you know when i get the wee one. we can buy it from thursday

tulipandthistle · 12-03-2008 9:32pm

sueme wrote: »

Just out of interest, how much of this goes to the club? Do they change them often? I haven't a clue about this type of thing, just curious. I think its a bit steep, when local kids are going to want them.

all jersey's are around 50 euro. dont know how much goes to the club. I hope lots coz they need it!! 3 goals against them in 7 minutes last friday. hubby was there. he was not happy!!

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