The first legs of this seasons Setanta Cup Quarter Finals were played last night.
4 League of Ireland sides took on 4 Irish League sides.
At the moment its looking like there could be 4 League of Ireland sides in the draw for the semi-finals.
Have to say i'm a bit disapointed as i was hoping one of the Irish league sides would win this trophy for a change. It would definitely reignite a bit of interest back into this competition.
Anyway second legs yet to be played so this could all change.
Here are the results
Crusaders 0-0 Bohemians
Linfield 1-1 Derry City
Sham Rv 2-0 Cliftonville
Sligo Rv 2-0 Glentoran
Performance of the night goes to Derry City who travelled to Windsor park anc came back from 1-0 down to snatch a draw.
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Setanta Cup Quarter Finals 1st leg results
comment by (U11421)
posted on 6/3/12
Like the sound of it B,I,G, , but the logistics of it, date-wise, plusthe added expenses to smaller clubs would be a problem, leaving aside the political shtuff.
Off topic i know, but i got a chuckle out of your Percy French reference on another thread.I had an uncle who'd break into that at the drop of a hat, and him a Dunmore man, a very nice place.
comment by 10 more and it's 70 (U5123)
posted on 6/3/12
Took me a while to think that one up in fairness!!
To get over the logistics we could have the early rounds on a regional basis . I mean they already have an All Ireland league and cup in Rugby already. Clonakilty Rugby club way down in the South of Cork often have to travel up North for matches!!
comment by (U11421)
posted on 6/3/12
Good point , and i'm sure, being Cork folk, the good people of Clonakilty let anyone in earshot know how great they are to be travelling ,, de lengthn breadth ah de country boy, deewww knoooww liike.
comment by Earl * * Not available in N.I. (U9333)
posted on 6/3/12
Was at Windsor last night and agreed with the Derry City manager that they were very fortunate to escape with a draw.
Was a very decent game and a 2-0 scoreline wouldn't have flattered us
Difficult 2nd leg but dont count us out just yet.
The Crues were unlucky too reading the match reports.
Shamrock Rovers will win it.
comment by 10 more and it's 70 (U5123)
posted on 6/3/12
Great to see Derry City back challenging for the Setanta Cup considering they were demoted to the Airtricity 1st Divison only a few years ago Earl
comment by Earl * * Not available in N.I. (U9333)
posted on 6/3/12
They are looking in good shape both on and off the pitch
comment by 10 more and it's 70 (U5123)
posted on 6/3/12
I've always said as long the fans don't desert their club theres always hope. Most of the League of Ireland clubs who were tipped to go to the wall in recent years have all bounce back Sham Rvs,Shelbourne and Cork City .
All of them have a good fan base. There could be hope for Rangers yet
comment by (U11421)
posted on 7/3/12
That was desperate carry on at The Showgrounds.Feel very bad for the visiting fans, a good hiding for those eejits is what's reqiured.Dragging down the good name of Sligo and the rest of the L.O.I..
comment by 10 more and it's 70 (U5123)
posted on 7/3/12
What happened at the Showgrounds!! Was there crowd trouble?
comment by THE MISSILE (U13008)
posted on 7/3/12
sligos a rough enough town...
not suprised at all what happened.....
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