Derry v Harps

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marcoloco wrote: Fri Jan 26, 2024 11:13 am
eugenio wrote: Fri Jan 26, 2024 10:45 am Sense talked M was put out missing a few games frustrated
Frustrating yes indeed but understandable also that many of these fixtures are flexible. This may explain why the Club does not promote them. They are volatile and there's a good chance of last minute call offs or rescheduling.
Also important to remember that these games are really for the players and the management, not for the fans. It's great that supporters are so keen to see a bit of football again, but it's not like we'd be bringing a big club over from Britain or Europe for a glamour fixture. These pre-season fixtures are about game time, match fitness, testing out formations and ideas etc etc, rather than entertaininng the masses. So if we have to play Harps 5 times because that's the only option and it makes sense for the management, players and club, then so be it IMO :ugeek:

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stevebradley wrote: Fri Jan 26, 2024 1:14 pm
marcoloco wrote: Fri Jan 26, 2024 11:13 am
eugenio wrote: Fri Jan 26, 2024 10:45 am Sense talked M was put out missing a few games frustrated
Frustrating yes indeed but understandable also that many of these fixtures are flexible. This may explain why the Club does not promote them. They are volatile and there's a good chance of last minute call offs or rescheduling.
Also important to remember that these games are really for the players and the management, not for the fans. It's great that supporters are so keen to see a bit of football again, but it's not like we'd be bringing a big club over from Britain or Europe for a glamour fixture. These pre-season fixtures are about game time, match fitness, testing out formations and ideas etc etc, rather than entertaininng the masses. So if we have to play Harps 5 times because that's the only option and it makes sense for the management, players and club, then so be it IMO :ugeek:
City vs Harps is a Glamour fixture ( For Harps).

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stevebradley wrote: Fri Jan 26, 2024 1:14 pm
marcoloco wrote: Fri Jan 26, 2024 11:13 am
eugenio wrote: Fri Jan 26, 2024 10:45 am Sense talked M was put out missing a few games frustrated
Frustrating yes indeed but understandable also that many of these fixtures are flexible. This may explain why the Club does not promote them. They are volatile and there's a good chance of last minute call offs or rescheduling.
Also important to remember that these games are really for the players and the management, not for the fans. It's great that supporters are so keen to see a bit of football again, but it's not like we'd be bringing a big club over from Britain or Europe for a glamour fixture. These pre-season fixtures are about game time, match fitness, testing out formations and ideas etc etc, rather than entertaininng the masses. So if we have to play Harps 5 times because that's the only option and it makes sense for the management, players and club, then so be it IMO :ugeek:
There's no reason why it can't be about all these things. The club absolutely should be doing better in preseason with their planning and announcements. Feels very amateur, you won't see this across the water as they take it all way more seriously!

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DerryDerryDerry wrote: Fri Jan 26, 2024 5:27 pm
stevebradley wrote: Fri Jan 26, 2024 1:14 pm
marcoloco wrote: Fri Jan 26, 2024 11:13 am

Frustrating yes indeed but understandable also that many of these fixtures are flexible. This may explain why the Club does not promote them. They are volatile and there's a good chance of last minute call offs or rescheduling.
Also important to remember that these games are really for the players and the management, not for the fans. It's great that supporters are so keen to see a bit of football again, but it's not like we'd be bringing a big club over from Britain or Europe for a glamour fixture. These pre-season fixtures are about game time, match fitness, testing out formations and ideas etc etc, rather than entertaininng the masses. So if we have to play Harps 5 times because that's the only option and it makes sense for the management, players and club, then so be it IMO :ugeek:
There's no reason why it can't be about all these things. The club absolutely should be doing better in preseason with their planning and announcements. Feels very amateur, you won't see this across the water as they take it all way more seriously!
You said it for me brilliant Just a bit of info organisation and thought for fans who would travel long distance pay their way and be supportive of the team in the games Just a bit of professionalism in the organisation that’s all

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Are O'Reilly, Dummigan and Patching injured? Is Maher injured as well?

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rodgers wrote: Fri Jan 26, 2024 7:48 pm Are O'Reilly, Dummigan and Patching injured? Is Maher injured as well?
Heard Maher is not sure about the others.

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1-0 Connolly.

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Pl tell me this team scored more than 1 against the Mighty Harps

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eugenio wrote: Fri Jan 26, 2024 10:06 pm Pl tell me this team scored more than 1 against the Mighty Harps
2-0 Ben.

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My son and I plumped for 7 WITH FULL TEAM OUT? Couldn’t travel down watching and hoping any chance of 5bmorevlol :D

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Any wee reports due in yet lads Watching tv and I pad and so far o o both games. bored stiff Tell me Derry got 6 please

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2 nil Connolly and Doherty.

Poor enough and nothing to get excited about. Bloody cold too.

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Harps have proved to be no pushovers after 2 meetings. Seem to be an improvement on last year. Is someone with money backing them?
Derry on course for new season with bigger threat up front than previous. Just hope we have enough cover in case of injuries.

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Wheres the other Scottish striker Mullen? Injured or what

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eugenio wrote: Fri Jan 26, 2024 1:53 am like Dundalk will be behind closed doors and kept secret
Where was the game against Dundalk?

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