Eircom League (NHC)

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If it's alright with everyone (especially Conor & Mark), how about having one thread on this forum dedicated to Irish football (Irish League and Eircom League) where we can discuss all things related to it. As most of us Irish Hibees seem to have an interest in our local leagues, we could moan/slag/criticise/laugh at our local rivals here...

Assuming that's ok with you guys....

With the season kicking off this Friday, here's Aertel premier division previews;

BOHEMIANS
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2005 was a major disappointment for The Gypsies who never really got into their stride. The pluses, of which there were not that many, included the continuing fine form of Stephen Ward, Stephen Rice and the excellent JP Kelly.

Dessie Byrne arrived from St Pat's and brought some much needed steel to the rearguard but the wonderful Dominic Foley left for Gent.

Vinny Arkins is the major new addition to the side as they strive once again to claim the title of best team in Dublin and the country. Off the field, the possible ground share with Shelbourne is the major talking point.



BRAY WANDERERS
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The club retained their Premier Division status despite the temporary loss of Eamon Zayed and Wesley Charles to loan deals abroad. Both are back now and Bray should do alright this year.

The nucleus of the spirited Bray sides of recent seasons is still there - Gifford, Tresson, Fox, O'Brien - while they have been rejoined by the super talent that is Robbie Doyle, back at the Carlisle after stints at UCD, St Pat's and Bohs.

The U-21s took the Enda McGuil Cup last season and many of that side will be in contention for a first team berth this year.



CORK CITY
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Cork City fought a real hammer and tongs affair all season with Derry City but finally took the title on a fantastic final night of the season.

In a sport-mad county, the soccer players can hold their heads up high. John O'Flynn has bravely opted to stay in the People's Republic but Liam Kearney and Greg O'Halloran have left the banks of the Lee.

City supplemented their league exploits with a fantastic Euro campaign that allowed them show their talent and potential to a nationwide television audience. The club with the country's best fans and best facilities can only get better and better.



DERRY CITY
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The Candystripes looked odds on for a treble last season but had to settle for the League Cup.

The title was lost in that final night decider in Cork but Setanta Sports Cup soccer was secured, so all in all, not a bad year when you look back on it.

Stephen Kenny's policy of having a Derry based playing staff has clearly worked and the turnaround from this time just two years ago is dramatic and deserves bigger and better prizes than were secured last season.

Ken Oman from Bohs and Kevin McHugh from Finn Harps are the big arrivals at The Brandywell for 2006.



DROGHEDA UTD
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As FAI Carlsberg Cup holders, a Setanta Sports Cup place secured and plans for a new stadium well advanced, it's a great time to be a Drogs fan these days.

With bitter rivals Dundalk in the dumps, what Louth man or woman would have foreseen this, say, five years ago?

With the likes of Glen Fitzpatrick and Brian Shelley signed up and Keith Fahey, Declan O'Brien and Mark Leech already there, Paul Doolin can look forward to more good times.



DUBLIN CITY
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The Vikings deservedly took their place in the Premier Division following their play-off win over Shamrock Rovers. They could have taken the automatic promotion spot from Sligo Rovers but lost their way on the run-in.

It's a totally new look Vikings this season, but isn't it always? Gary Rogers has arrived to keep goal, having not got a look-in at Drogheda, while quality players like Mick O'Donnell and Ger McCarthy have also signed up.

The signs are good and their momentum from last season should ensure they enjoy a good start. However, maintaining that momentum will be key to their fortunes.



LONGFORD TOWN
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Town had a poor 2005 league campaign by their recent high standards. They relinquished control of their two cup titles and exited the UEFA Cup in embarrassing fashion to, quite honestly, Welsh opposition that they should have disposed of with ease.

Boss Alan Mathews was disgusted with the performances of several players and voiced his opinion publicly. Sean Dillon, arguably one of the best of last season's bunch, has left for Shelbourne, while Paul Keegan is gone to St Pat's.

Robbie Martin, Kevin Doherty and Alan Murphy are the new arrivals.



ST PAT'S ATH
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The Saints were at the lower end of the table for most of 2005 and their current plight looks set to continue for the time being.

The glory days under Brian Kerr seem an age away now. Manager Johnny McDonnell had a small transfer kitty but bought wisely last season and has brought in some good prospects for 2006.

Chief among them are David Mulcahy and Trevor Molloy, who could slot into the place vacated by Robbie Doyle, though Paul Keegan will have something to say about that.



SHELBOURNE
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Pat Fenlon brought in many big names but things didn't click for Shels and they lost their crown, but a fine run-in secured third spot and an Intertoto Cup place that is a serious step down for a club like Shels.

There was a degree of satisfaction with the Setanta Sports Cup final place but they missed out on the big money prize at the last hurdle to Linfield.

Cork City duo Greg O'Halloran and Liam Kearney are the main big-name signings for 2006.



SLIGO ROVERS
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Rovers deservedly won the First Division after crowning one of their most successful seasons of recent years by pipping nearest challengers Dublin City and Cobh to the title.

Manager Sean Connor has had a big clear-out with several popular names moving on, including Raffael Cretaro, Kupono Low and Jim Sheridan.

In their place, the club have high hopes for newcomers Gavin Peers and Chris Turner, while league fans will know all about Keith Foy who has arrived at The Showgrounds after spells at St Pat's, Dublin City and Monaghan United.



UCD
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College came up last season and retained their Premier Division status, despite the odd scare here and there, mainly thanks to some gutsy home performances at Belfield Park.

A League Cup final berth was also claimed but Derry City were too strong for the Students in the decider at Belfield.

The popular Mick O'Donnell has left for Dublin City but former Leeds United youth Alan Cawley has returned after his hit and miss spells at Shels and Longford Town.



WATERFORD UTD
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Yet again, Waterford United start a new season with a new manager. This time it's Mike Kerley, who learned the trade at home town club Limerick and led them to the play-offs in 2003.

He'll work with a mostly new look side - Pat Purcell and Kevin Waters have gone to Limerick, while Dave Mulcahy has joined John Frost in Dublin at St Pat's.

Goalkeeper Jimmy Fyffe, who also played up front for Kerley during the really dark days at Limerick, has signed having originally linked up with the club last summer. The club also have high hopes for new signing Chris Deans.

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Indo's predictions -

1 - Drogheda. Won the Cup last year and have gone fully-pro.
2 - Shels. Bolstered squad and found form at the end of last season.
3 - Derry. Kenny's superb job to continue.
4 - Cork. Lost two key players and brought in no-one.
5 - Bohs. Strong first XI; lack strength in depth.
6 - Pat's. Look stronger than last year, but best of the rest is the most they can hope for.
7 - Bray. Successful U-21 team last year to augment good first-team showing last season.
8 - Longford. Lost too many good players, and any injuries will hurt.
9 - UCD. Frustrating end to last season shouldn't overshadow the fact that there are some vrey good players in the ranks.
10 - Sligo. 14 full-time pros shold be enough to consolidate.
11 - Dublin City. A lot of new players, and part-time won't help them knitting together.
12 - Waterford. New squad of mostly unproven players; hard to see them finishing anywhere other than bottom.


Sunday Times -

1 - Shels. Finished well last season and made good signings since.
2 - Derry. Kenny's a quality manager; Oman and McHugh are good signings.
3 - Cork. No signings of note.
4 - Drogheda. Signings "underwhelm". Setanta Cup form unimpressive so far.
5 - Bohs. Re-building going OK, but a title challenge beyond them.
6 - UCD. Pete Mahon's a quality manager, U-21 champions two years in a row; "could surprise a few this term".
7 - Sligo. "Good footballing side and capable of surprising a few people".
8 - Bray. Good signings by Devlin; should keep them mid-table.
9 - Longford. Players "love" Mathews, but key players gone with Doherty the only arrival of note.
10 - Pat's. Signings are "shopsoiled"; too many over-old or over-young players.
11 - Waterford. Pat Dolan saved them last year; Kerley did well with financial constraints at Limerick.
12 - Dublin City. "With neither a ground nor a fanbase, Keely will need all his experience to keep them from the foot of the table."

Hibernian_Dubs predictions -

1-Shels
2-Cork
3-Drogs
4-Bohs
5-Derry
6-Ucd
7-Bray
8-Longford
9-Dublin City
10-Pats
11-Sligo
12-Waterford

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2006 FIXTURES

PREMIER DIVISION

SERIES NO. 1
Fri. 10 March Bohemians v Drogheda United Dalymount Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 10 March Bray Wanderers v Shelbourne Carlisle Grounds 7.45 pm
Fri. 10 March Cork City v Dublin City Turner’s Cross 7.45 pm
Fri. 10 March Derry City v U.C.D. Brandywell Stadium 7.45 pm
Fri. 10 March St. Patrick’s Athletic v Waterford United Richmond Park 7.45 pm
Sat. 11 March Longford Town v Sligo Rovers Flancare Park 7.30 pm

SERIES NO. 2
Fri. 17 March Drogheda United v Cork City United Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 17 March Dublin City v Derry City Dalymount Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 17 March U.C.D. v St. Patrick’s Athletic Belfield Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 17 March Waterford United v Bray Wanderers R.S.C. 7.45 pm
Fri. 17 March Shelbourne v Longford Town Tolka Park 8.00 pm
Sat. 18 March Sligo Rovers v Bohemians The Showgrounds 7.30 pm

SERIES NO. 3
Fri. 24 March Bray Wanderers v Longford Town Carlisle Grounds 7.45 pm
Fri. 24 March Cork City v Bohemians Turner’s Cross 7.45 pm
Fri. 24 March Derry City v Sligo Rovers Brandywell Stadium 7.45 pm
Fri. 24 March Dublin City v Drogheda United Dalymount Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 24 March St. Patrick’s Athletic v Shelbourne Richmond Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 24 March Waterford United v U.C.D. R.S.C. 7.45 pm

SERIES NO. 4
Fri. 31 March Bohemians v Waterford United Dalymount Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 31 March Drogheda United v Bray Wanderers United Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 31 March U.C.D. v Cork City Belfield Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 31 March Shelbourne v Derry City Tolka Park 8.00 pm
Sat. 1 April Longford Town v Dublin City Flancare Park 7.30 pm
Sat. 1 April Sligo Rovers v St. Patrick’s Athletic The Showgrounds 7.30 pm`

MIDWEEK – LEAGUE CUP FIRST ROUND

SERIES NO. 5
Fri. 7 April Cork City v Longford Town Turner’s Cross 7.45 pm
Fri. 7 April Derry City v Bohemians Brandywell Stadium 7.45 pm
Fri. 7 April Dublin City v Sligo Rovers Dalymount Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 7 April St. Patrick’s Athletic v Drogheda United Richmond Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 7 April U.C.D. v Bray Wanderers Belfield Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 7 April Waterford United v Shelbourne R.S.C. 7.45 pm

SERIES NO. 6
Fri. 14 April Bohemians v St. Patrick’s Athletic Dalymount Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 14 April Bray Wanderers v Cork City Carlisle Grounds 7.45 pm
Fri. 14 April Drogheda United v U.C.D. United Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 14 April Shelbourne v Dublin City Tolka Park 8.00 pm
Sat. 15 April Longford Town v Derry City Flancare Park 7.30 pm
Sat. 15 April Sligo Rovers v Waterford United The Showgrounds 7.30 pm

SERIES NO. 7
Fri. 21 April Cork City v Sligo Rovers Turner’s Cross 7.45 pm
Fri. 21 April Derry City v Drogheda United Brandywell Stadium 7.45 pm
Fri. 21 April Dublin City v Bohemians Dalymount Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 21 April St. Patrick’s Athletic v Bray Wanderers Richmond Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 21 April U.C.D. v Shelbourne Belfield Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 21 April Waterford United v Longford Town R.S.C. 7.45 pm

SERIES NO. 8
Fri. 28 April Bohemians v U.C.D. Dalymount Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 28 April Bray Wanderers v Dublin City Carlisle Grounds 7.45 pm
Fri. 28 April Drogheda United v Longford Town United Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 28 April St. Patrick’s Athletic v Cork City Richmond Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 28 April Waterford United v Derry City R.S.C. 7.45 pm
Sat. 29 April Sligo Rovers v Shelbourne The Showgrounds 7.30 pm

SERIES NO. 9
Fri. 5 May Cork City v Waterford United Turner’s Cross 7.45 pm
Fri. 5 May Derry City v Bray Wanderers Brandywell Stadium 7.45 pm
Fri. 5 May Dublin City v St. Patrick’s Athletic Dalymount Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 5 May U.C.D. v Sligo Rovers Belfield Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 5 May Shelbourne v Drogheda United Tolka Park 8.00 pm
Sat. 6 May Longford Town v Bohemians Flancare Park 7.30 pm

MIDWEEK – LEAGUE CUP SECOND ROUND

SERIES NO. 10
Fri. 12 May Bohemians v Bray Wanderers Dalymount Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 12 May Cork City v Shelbourne Turner’s Cross 7.45 pm
Fri. 12 May St. Patrick’s Athletic v Derry City Richmond Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 12 May U.C.D. v Longford Town Belfield Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 12 May Waterford United v Dublin City R.S.C. 7.45 pm
Sat. 13 May Sligo Rovers v Drogheda United The Showgrounds 7.45 pm

SERIES NO. 11
Fri. 19 May Bray Wanderers v Sligo Rovers Carlisle Grounds 7.45 pm
Fri. 19 May Derry City v Cork City Brandywell Stadium 7.45 pm
Fri. 19 May Drogheda United v Waterford United United Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 19 May Dublin City v U.C.D. Dalymount Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 19 May Shelbourne v Bohemians Tolka Park 8.00 pm
Sat. 20 May Longford Town v St. Patrick’s Athletic Flancare Park 7.30 pm

WEEKEND ENDING SUNDAY 28 MAY – FAI CUP SECOND ROUND


SERIES NO. 12
Fri. 2 June Drogheda United v Bohemians United Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 2 June Dublin City v Cork City Dalymount Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 2 June U.C.D. v Derry City Belfield Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 2 June Waterford United v St. Patrick’s Athletic R.S.C. 7.45 pm
Fri. 2 June Shelbourne v Bray Wanderers Tolka Park 8.00 pm
Sat. 3 June Sligo Rovers v Longford Town The Showgrounds 7.45 pm

SERIES NO. 13
Fri. 23 June Bohemians v Sligo Rovers Dalymount Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 23 June Bray Wanderers v Waterford United Carlisle Grounds 7.45 pm
Fri. 23 June Cork City v Drogheda United Turner’s Cross 7.45 pm
Fri. 23 June Derry City v Dublin City Brandywell Stadium 7.45 pm
Fri. 23 June St. Patrick’s Athletic v U.C.D. Richmond Park 7.45 pm
Sat. 24 June Longford Town v Shelbourne Flancare Park 7.30 pm

SERIES NO. 14 - MIDWEEK
TBC Bohemians v Cork City Dalymount Park TBC
TBC Drogheda United v Dublin City United Park TBC
TBC Longford Town v Bray Wanderers Flancare Park TBC
TBC Shelbourne v St. Patrick’s Athletic Tolka Park TBC
TBC Sligo Rovers v Derry City The Showgrounds TBC
TBC U.C.D. v Waterford United Belfield Park TBC

SERIES NO. 15
Fri. 30 June Bray Wanderers v Drogheda United Carlisle Grounds 7.45 pm
Fri. 30 June Cork City v U.C.D. Turner’s Cross 7.45 pm
Fri. 30 June Derry City v Shelbourne Brandywell Stadium 7.45 pm
Fri. 30 June Dublin City v Longford Town Dalymount Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 30 June St. Patrick’s Athletic v Sligo Rovers Richmond Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 30 June Waterford United v Bohemians R.S.C. 7.45 pm


MIDWEEK – LEAGUE CUP QUARTER - FINALS

SERIES NO. 16
Fri. 7 July Bohemians v Derry City Dalymount Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 7 July Bray Wanderers v U.C.D. Carlisle Grounds 7.45 pm
Fri. 7 July . Drogheda United v St. Patrick’s Athletic United Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 7 July Shelbourne v Waterford United Tolka Park 8.00 pm
Sat. 8 July Longford Town v Cork City Flancare Park 7.30 pm
Sat. 8 July Sligo Rovers v Dublin City The Showgrounds 7.30 pm

SERIES NO. 17
Fri. 14 July Cork City v Bray Wanderers Turner’s Cross 7.45 pm
Fri. 14 July Derry City v Longford Town Brandywell Stadium 7.45 pm
Fri. 14 July Dublin City v Shelbourne Dalymount Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 14 July St. Patrick’s Athletic v Bohemians Richmond Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 14 July U.C.D. v Drogheda United Belfield Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 14 July Waterford United v Sligo Rovers R.S.C. 7.45 pm

SERIES NO. 18
Fri. 21 July Bohemians v Dublin City Dalymount Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 21 July Bray Wanderers v St. Patrick’s Athletic Carlisle Grounds 7.45 pm
Fri. 21 July Drogheda United v Derry City United Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 21 July Shelbourne v U.C.D. Tolka Park 8.00 pm
Sat. 22 July Longford Town v Waterford United Flancare Park 7.30 pm
Sat. 21 July Sligo Rovers v Cork City The Showgrounds 7.30 pm

SERIES NO. 19
Fri. 28 July Cork City v St. Patrick’s Athletic Turner’s Cross 7.45 pm
Fri. 28 July Derry City v Waterford United Brandywell Stadium 7.45 pm
Fri. 28 July Dublin City v Bray Wanderers Dalymount Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 28 July U.C.D. v Bohemians Belfield Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 28 July Shelbourne v Sligo Rovers Tolka Park 8.00 pm
Sat. 29 July Longford Town v Drogheda United Flancare Park 7.30 pm

SERIES NO. 20
Fri. 4 August Bohemians v Longford Town Dalymount Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 4 August Bray Wanderers v Derry City Carlisle Grounds 7.45 pm
Fri. 4 August Drogheda United v Shelbourne United Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 4 August St. Patrick’s Athletic v Dublin City Richmond Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 4 August Waterford United v Cork City R.S.C. 7.45 pm
Sat. 5 August Sligo Rovers v U.C.D. The Showgrounds 7.30 pm

MIDWEEK – LEAGUE CUP SEMI-FINALS

SERIES NO. 21
Fri. 11 August Bray Wanderers v Bohemians Carlisle Grounds 7.45 pm
Fri. 11 August Derry City v St. Patrick’s Athletic Brandywell Stadium 7.45 pm
Fri. 11 August Drogheda United v Sligo Rovers United Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 11 August Dublin City v Waterford United Dalymount Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 11 August Shelbourne v Cork City Tolka Park 8.00 pm
Sat. 12 August Longford Town v U.C.D. Flancare Park 7.30 pm

SERIES NO. 22
Fri. 18 August Bohemians v Shelbourne Dalymount Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 18 August Cork City v Derry City Turner’s Cross 7.45 pm
Fri. 18 August St. Patrick’s Athletic v Longford Town Richmond Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 18 August U.C.D. v Dublin City Belfield Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 18 August Waterford United v Drogheda United R.S.C. 7.45 pm
Sat. 19 August Sligo Rovers v Bray Wanderers The Showgrounds 7.30 pm

WEEKEND ENDING SUNDAY 27 AUGUST – FAI CUP THIRD ROUND

SERIES NO. 23
Fri. 1 Sept. Bohemians v Drogheda United Dalymount Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 1 Sept. Bray Wanderers v Shelbourne Carlisle Grounds 7.45 pm
Fri. 1 Sept. Cork City v Dublin City Turner’s Cross 7.45 pm
Fri. 1 Sept. Derry City v U.C.D. Brandywell Stadium 7.45 pm
Fri. 1 Sept. St. Patrick’s Athletic v Waterford United Richmond Park 7.45 pm
Sat. 2 Sept. Longford Town v Sligo Rovers Flancare Park 7.30 pm

SERIES NO. 24
Fri. 8 Sept. Drogheda United v Cork City United Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 8 Sept. Dublin City v Derry City Dalymount Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 8 Sept. U.C.D. v St. Patrick’s Athletic Belfield Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 8 Sept. Waterford United v Bray Wanderers R.S.C. 7.45 pm
Fri. 8 Sept. Shelbourne v Longford Town Tolka Park 8.00 pm
Sat. 9 Sept. Sligo Rovers v Bohemians The Showgrounds 7.30 pm

SERIES NO. 25
Fri. 15 Sept. Bray Wanderers v Longford Town Carlisle Grounds 7.45 pm
Fri. 15 Sept. Cork City v Bohemians Turner’s Cross 7.45 pm
Fri. 15 Sept. Derry City v Sligo Rovers Brandywell Stadium 7.45 pm
Fri. 15 Sept. Dublin City v Drogheda United Dalymount Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 15 Sept. St. Patrick’s Athletic v Shelbourne Richmond Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 15 Sept. Waterford United v U.C.D. R.S.C. 7.45 pm

MIDWEEK – LEAGUE CUP FINAL

SERIES NO. 26
Fri. 22 Sept. Bohemians v Waterford United Dalymount Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 22 Sept. Drogheda United v Bray Wanderers United Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 22 Sept. U.C.D. v Cork City Belfield Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 22 Sept. Shelbourne v Derry City Tolka Park 8.00 pm
Sat. 23 Sept. Longford Town v Dublin City Flancare Park 7.30 pm
Sat. 23 Sept. Sligo Rovers v St. Patrick’s Athletic The Showgrounds 7.30 pm

WEEKEND ENDING SUNDAY 1 OCTOBER – FAI CUP QUARTER - FINALS

SERIES NO. 27
Fri. 6 Oct. Cork City v Longford Town Turner’s Cross 7.45 pm
Fri. 6 Oct. Derry City v Bohemians Brandywell Stadium 7.45 pm
Fri. 6 Oct. Dublin City v Sligo Rovers Dalymount Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 6 Oct. St. Patrick’s Athletic v Drogheda United Richmond Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 6 Oct. U.C.D. v Bray Wanderers Belfield Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 6 Oct. Waterford United v Shelbourne R.S.C. 7.45 pm

SERIES NO. 28
Fri. 13 Oct. Bohemians v St. Patrick’s Athletic Dalymount Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 13 Oct. Bray Wanderers v Cork City Carlisle Grounds 7.45 pm
Fri. 13 Oct. Drogheda United v U.C.D. United Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 13 Oct. Shelbourne v Dublin City Tolka Park 8.00 pm
Sat. 14 Oct. Longford Town v Derry City Flancare Park 7.30 pm
Sat. 14 Oct. Sligo Rovers v Waterford United The Showgrounds 7.30 pm

SERIES NO. 29
Fri. 20 Oct. Cork City v Sligo Rovers Turner’s Cross 7.45 pm
Fri. 20 Oct. Derry City v Drogheda United Brandywell Stadium 7.45 pm
Fri. 20 Oct. Dublin City v Bohemians Dalymount Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 20 Oct. St. Patrick’s Athletic v Bray Wanderers Richmond Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 20 Oct. U.C.D. v Shelbourne Belfield Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 20 Oct. Waterford United v Longford Town R.S.C. 7.45 pm

SERIES NO. 30 AND FAI CUP SEMI-FINALS
Fri. 27 Oct. Bohemians v U.C.D. Dalymount Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 27 Oct. Bray Wanderers v Dublin City Carlisle Grounds 7.45 pm
Fri. 27 Oct. Drogheda United v Longford Town United Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 27 Oct. St. Patrick’s Athletic v Cork City Richmond Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 27 Oct. Waterford United v Derry City R.S.C. 7.45 pm
Sat. 28 Oct. Sligo Rovers v Shelbourne The Showgrounds 7.30 pm

SERIES NO. 31
Fri. 3 Nov. Cork City v Waterford United Turner’s Cross 7.45 pm
Fri. 3 Nov. Derry City v Bray Wanderers Brandywell Stadium 7.45 pm
Fri. 3 Nov. Dublin City v St. Patrick’s Athletic Dalymount Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 3 Nov. U.C.D. v Sligo Rovers Belfield Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 3 Nov. Shelbourne v Drogheda United Tolka Park 8.00 pm
Sat. 4 Nov. Longford Town v Bohemians Flancare Park 7.30 pm

SERIES NO. 32
Fri. 10 Nov. Bohemians v Bray Wanderers Dalymount Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 10 Nov. Cork City v Shelbourne Turner’s Cross 7.45 pm
Fri. 10 Nov. St. Patrick’s Athletic v Derry City Richmond Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 10 Nov. U.C.D. v Longford Town Belfield Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 10 Nov. Waterford United v Dublin City R.S.C. 7.45 pm
Sat. 11 Nov. Sligo Rovers v Drogheda United The Showgrounds 7.45 pm

SERIES NO. 33
Fri. 17 Nov. Bray Wanderers v Sligo Rovers Carlisle Grounds 7.45 pm
Fri. 17 Nov. Derry City v Cork City Brandywell Stadium 7.45 pm
Fri. 17 Nov. Drogheda United v Waterford United United Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 17 Nov. Dublin City v U.C.D. Dalymount Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 17 Nov. Shelbourne v Bohemians Tolka Park 8.00 pm
Sat. 18 Nov. Longford Town v St. Patrick’s Athletic Flancare Park 7.30 pm
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[Northern Ireland Hibby]

Good scheme! Thread stickied.

[Rep of Ireland Hibee]

UCD SET TO SWITCH TO SATURDAYS

UCD are set to switch some if not the majority of their home games in the eircom League to Saturday evenings this season.
It is expected that their first home game (against St. Pats) will remain in a Friday night slot but there are no confirmed details yet on whether their second home game (against Cork City) will be switched.

The move comes as UCD attempt to boost attendances at Belfield Park with the games expected to kick off at 5:15pm.

[Rep of Ireland Hibee]

PREDICTIONS:

League:

1. Shelbourne
2. Drogheda Utd
3. Cork Shity
4. Derry City
5. St Patricks Ath
6. UCD
7. Bohemians
8. Bray Wanderers
9. Dublin City
10. Longford Town
11. Sligo Rovers
12. Waterford Utd

FAI Cup:

St Patricks Ath

League Cup:

Derry City

Setanta Cup:

Shelbourne

[U What?]

Predictions
1. Shels
2. Derry City
3. Drogheda
4. Cork City
5. Bohemians
6. longford Town
7. St.Pats
8. UCD
9. Bray Wanderers
10. Waterford
11. Sligo
12. Dublin

Cups! Not sure yet.

[U What?]

oh yes

Derry City to win
UEFA Cup..

[Hibernian_Dub]

10th March 2006 Bohemians 0-1 Drogheda United
Kick off : 7:45 pm Premier Dalymount Park Report


10th March 2006 Bray Wanderers 2-2 Shelbourne
Kick off : 7:45 pm Premier Carlisle Grounds Report


10th March 2006 Cork City 1-0 Dublin City
Kick off : 7:45 pm Premier Turner’s Cross Report


10th March 2006 Derry City 2-0 UCD
Kick off : 7:45 pm Premier Brandywell Stadium Report

10th March 2006 St Pats 0-0 Waterford Utd
Kick off : 7.45pm Premier Richmond Pk report

Longford v Sligo Rovers - Postponed

...................................PW D L F A Pts GD
1 Derry City...................1 1 0 0 2 0 3 2
2 Cork City....................1 1 0 0 1 0 3 1
3 Drogheda United..........1 1 0 0 1 0 3 1
4 Bray Wanderers...........1 0 1 0 2 2 1 0
5 Shelbourne.................1 0 1 0 2 2 1 0
6 St. Patricks Athletic.....1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0
7 Waterford United.........1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0
8 Longford Town............0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
9 Sligo Rovers................0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10 Bohemians................1 0 0 1 0 1 0 -1
11 Dublin City................1 0 0 1 0 1 0 -1
12 UCD........................1 0 0 1 0 2 0 -2



Bad start from us, wasn't at game (up in Belfast) but by all accounts we were shocking, looking unfit and as if we'd never played together before. We didn't get one shot on target and Drogs comfortably controlled the game without getting out of second-gear. With 3 of next four games away to Cork, Derry and Sligo, we could be in real trouble if we don't get the finger out fast. The knives are already sharpening for Gareth Farrelly as the teams preparations, tactics and style leave a lot to be desired.

With the exception of Shels surprisingly being held to a draw, it's ominous [for the rest of us] that 3 of last years top 4 (Cork, Drogs and Derry) all won.

[U What?]

And you lads didn't believe me on Friday night that we were top of the League....maybe on goals scored but thats ok with me

[nabser]

And Waterford are unbeaten after two games thats surprised a lot of people including most of us.We cant expect a lot with all part time players and a budget of five grand a week.

[Hibernian_Dub]

Originally Posted by U What?

And you lads didn't believe me on Friday night that we were top of the League....maybe on goals scored but thats ok with me

Ouch, losing to Dublin City... and you didn't believe me when I said Derry will not be as consistent as last season.

Not a bad result Nabser, considering you were down to 10 men for the last half-hour.

[Hibernian_Dub]

Drogs 0-0 Cork
Sligo 1-0 Bohs.

Another terrible performance from us, the noose is gettin tighter around Farrelly's neck. Thats 12 defeats in our last 18 league games and with a tough game away to Cork next Friday (on tv for the whole country to laugh at us ), we will probably have zero points after three games. The native are restless, very restless.

[U What?]

I havn't seen all the results yet!.

But sure 1 out of two ain't bad...

better than nil out of two...

At least Bohs are consistent......
a few players missing on friday but no excuses..
Still a long way to go... How's Shels do??

[Hibernian_Dub]

Premier Table

P W D L F A Pts GD
1 Cork City 2 1 1 0 1 0 4 1
2 Drogheda United 2 1 1 0 1 0 4 1
3 St. Patricks Athletic 2 1 1 0 1 0 4 1
4 Derry City 2 1 0 1 2 1 3 1
5 Sligo Rovers 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 1
6 Dublin City 2 1 0 1 1 1 3 0
7 Bray Wanderers 2 0 2 0 3 3 2 0
8 Shelbourne 2 0 2 0 2 2 2 0
9 Waterford United 2 0 2 0 1 1 2 0
10 Longford Town 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0
11 Bohemians 2 0 0 2 0 2 0 -2
12 UCD 2 0 0 2 0 3 0 -3

[U What?]

TWO BAD GAMES IN A ROW

BOTH LOSING ONE NIL.......

But we've got that bouncebackability!!!

[U What?]

Good victory last night for the mighty City.....

bohs were unlucky to lose,, although Cork's goal was an excellant bit of play (watched the match on RTE) The time is near for a new manager.... me tinks.

decent result for Pat's though I was checking the results on teletext and RTE showed you lot winning 3-1...

[Hibernian_Dub]

Fri. 24 March Bray Wanderers P Longford Town pm
Fri. 24 March Cork City 1-0 Bohemians Turner’s Cross 7.45 pm
Fri. 24 March Derry City 3-1 Sligo Rovers Brandywell Stadium 7.45 pm
Fri. 24 March Dublin City 0-1 Drogheda United Dalymount Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 24 March St. Patrick’s Athletic 2-2 Shelbourne Richmond Park 7.45 pm
Fri. 24 March Waterford United 0-1 U.C.D. R.S.C. 7.45 pm


Dear oh dear oh dear...3 games, no wins, no goals, no pints...The only way is up (or is it?). We were seriously unlucky not to WIN in Cork, nevermind drawing. We had 4/5 good chances to win the game, they'd one chance in 90 mins and scored Big pressure for Farrelly and the Waterford game next Friday is a 6 pointer.

No one team yet looks like they're capable of slipping away from the rest, Drogs and Cork are ticking along (both have only scored two goals). Derry are still finding their feet and Shels are conceeding a lot of goals. Pats are the 'surprise' package so far.

BTW, RTE coverage on Friday was a joke, 3 s in total, George Hamilton constantly getting players' names wrong and as for their score updates... At one stage, they had Shels 3-0 up with goals from Rutherford, Molloy and Byrne