Ireland 6-9/7/2007

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Thursday, July 05, 2007
Eircom 1st Division, Rep. Ireland
8:45 PM	Dundalk 1.36	X 4.10	Kildare County 7.50	+2
Friday, July 06, 2007
Eircom Premier, Rep. Ireland
8:45 PM	Derry City 1.91	X 3.10	Sligo Rovers 3.75	+4
8:45 PM	Longford Town 3.40	X 3.15	Shamrock Rovers 2.00	+4
8:45 PM	UCD 3.50	X 3.05	Drogheda United 2.00	+4
8:45 PM	Waterford United 4.00	X 3.25	St. Patricks Athletic 1.80	+4
Eircom 1st Division, Rep. Ireland
9:00 PM	Monaghan United 3.00	X 3.00	Limerick 2.25	+2
9:00 PM	Shelbourne 2.00	X 3.20	Wexford Youths 3.35	+2
Saturday, July 07, 2007
Eircom 1st Division, Rep. Ireland
8:00 PM	Athlone Town 3.20	X 3.00	Cobh Ramblers 2.15	+2
8:30 PM	Kilkenny City 3.45	X 3.00	Finn Harps 2.05	+2
Monday, July 09, 2007
Eircom Premier, Rep. Ireland
9:00 PM	Bohemians 1.50	X 3.45	Bray Wanderers 6.50	+4

[Silke]

Any previews/info on tonights game ?

[$olvent]

Preview: Dundalk v Kildare County

Dundalk host Kildare County on Thursday evening in the first of this weekend's League of Ireland fixtures. Dundalk go into the game still leading the division while Kildare languish in sixth place with just one win in their last seven games.

Dundalk vs Kildare County
(Oriel Park - 7:45 pm - Division 1)
Referee : Marc Gough

Both sides go into the game hampered by loan deals ending. Dundalk are set to be without Shaun Williams whose eight goals are the most scored by one player in first division matches. His loan from Drogheda United has ended while no-one seems quite sure whether it will be renewed or not. On the other side, Kildare have lost five goal Padraig Amond who has returned to Shamrock Rovers after his deal ended.

Recent signing Cormac McArdle looks set to play his first game for Dundalk since 2002 after he rejoined the club. Christy Doran is suspended while Ben Whelehan and Keith Dunne are both out injured. Trevor Vaughan is still struggling to regain match fitness after injury meaning manager John Gill has very limited options. However, Dundalk wait on new signing Robbie Doyle who will be available if his international clearance arrives in time.

Kildare have added Conor McDonald on loan for the rest of the season from Premier Division side Waterford United. County have also released Sean L'Estrange but Phillip Gorman returns after a ban. Fiachra McArdle remains out with a shoulder injury.

Dundalk won last week against Wexford Youths to end a run which saw them drop points to chasing clubs Cobh Ramblers and Limerick 37. Kildare drew 3-3 with Kilkenny at the weekend and seem well out of the running for promotion. With the Thoroughbreds out of both cup competitions, their season looks over. Earlier this season the sides drew 0-0 at Station Road.

League form for Dundalk : WDLWW
League form for Kildare County : DLWDL

Previous meeting(s) : Kildare County 0-0 Dundalk (05/05/2007)
Kildare County 2-3 Dundalk (07/10/2006)
Dundalk 2-0 Kildare County (03/08/2006)
Kildare County 0-3 Dundalk (03/06/2006)
Dundalk 0-1 Kildare County (23/03/2006)
IrishFootballOnline.com Prediction: Home win.

[$olvent]

Dundalk stretched for Thoroughbreds test
July 5, 2007

eircom League of Ireland First Division leaders Dundalk will be understrength for the visit of Kildare County to Oriel Park on Thursday evening, with four first-team regulars and top scorer Shaun Williams all unavailable.

Defender Ben Whelehan, wingers Chris Doran and Keith Dunne and experienced striker Trevor Vaughan are all sidelined through either injury or suspension.

And Williams, the First Division’s top marksman with eight goals this season, will play no part having returned to Drogheda United when his loan contract came to an end last weekend.

Cormac McArdle, the club’s recent signing from Newry City, is likely to come into the side on the wing.

Robbie Doyle, the former Bohemians and St Patrick’s Athletic star who arrived at the club on Wednesday, is likely to be named on the bench if his registration comes through on time. Philip Hughes, available again after suspension, and Paul Smyth should link up in attack.

Kildare are without Dundalk native Fiachra McArdle but could hand a debut to Conor McDonald, who signed on loan from Waterford United this week.

Irish soccer | Dundalk stretched for Thoroughbreds test | eircom League First Division

[Silke]

Thanks $olvent..

[$olvent]

Cheers,Silke
Keep in favorites those links.They will be useful.

[Monty H.]

Athlone Town v Cobh Ramblers

While Athlone have been pretty constant in their results at home, beating Kilkenny, Wexford Youths and Shelbourne, the 3 worst travelers in the league, drawing with Finn Harps and Monaghan and losing to Kildare and Limerick, results that comply with the opponents respective away positions.

Cobh Ramblers lead the home chart having conceded only 3 goals from 9 matches, theyre an absolute fortress at home.
Cobh's away form isnt impressive but h2h results show there arnt many draws which made me favor an AW

05-05-07 Cobh Ramblers Athlone 3 : 0 1. Division 2007
06-10-06 Athlone Cobh Ramblers 2 : 1 1. Division 2006
05-08-06 Cobh Ramblers Athlone 2 : 0 1. Division 2006
02-06-06 Athlone Cobh Ramblers 0 : 2 1. Division 2006
25-03-06 Cobh Ramblers Athlone 0 : 0 1. Division 2006
14-10-05 Athlone Cobh Ramblers 0 : 2 1. Division 2005
06-08-05 Cobh Ramblers Athlone 2 : 2 1. Division 2005
03-06-05 Athlone Cobh Ramblers 0 : 3 1. Division 2005
05-04-05 Cobh Ramblers Athlone 2 : 0 1. Division 2005
20-08-04 Athlone Cobh Ramblers 1 : 0 FAI Cup 2004

Off course im no expert in the Eircom 1st division, any comment from the local boffins will be welcome..

[$olvent]

Robertson is new Derry boss
John Robertson has been confirmed as the new manager of Derry City having signed a one and a half year deal with the Brandywell club.
He will be present when Derry take on Cobh Ramblers at Saint Colman's Park tonight where he will meet the Derry squad for the first time.
Robertson's managerial experience includes spells at Livingston, Ross County, Hearts and Inverness. He also won sixteen caps for Scotland with most of his playing career spent at Hearts.
Jul 03 2007

GO with him for the first win! 1.91 for home win is a present!

Last games between: Derry City vs Sligo Rovers
17.03.2007	PR Premier League	Sligo Rovers	Derry City	0-2
31.10.2006	Cup Semifinal Rep	Derry City	Sligo Rovers	5-0
29.10.2006	Cup Semifinal	Sligo Rovers	Derry City	0-0
17.10.2006	PR Premier League	Derry City	Sligo Rovers	4-0
26.06.2006	PR Premier League	Sligo Rovers	Derry City	3-1
24.03.2006	PR Premier League	Derry City	Sligo Rovers	3-1

3/3 home win, 12-1 goals,amazing

[$olvent]

Waterford United 4.00 X 3.25 St. Patricks Athletic 1.80 bwin

4.75-3.30-1.66 in biggest Irish bookie Paddy Power - Horse Racing, Football, Cricket, Tennis, Golf, Big Brother and more.
LAY home win look like a SURE BET

[smk415]

4.75-3.30-1.66 in biggest Irish bookie
LAY home win look like a SURE BET

Im totally n utterly nu 2 soccer betting so do the favs usually win is my question of the day? and is it worth it.

[jimmyt]

Shamrock, Drogheda and St Pats all look favourable for away wins tonight based on current form and league placings any reason why i should think about not backing any of the above ??

[Chief77]

Longford Town(DNB) V Shamrock Rovers @2/1: Far too big a price here for me against a side who have overachieved this season in my opinion. Rovers lie 4th n the league but they haven't really impressed me. They've been scraping wins here and there and the bookies have overreacted I reckon.

Longford have been playing better lately and were unlucky against a good Cork side last week. Rovers have a poor record down in Longford and have won just once in 6 games. Longford have Kevin Doherty back which will help their cause this evening.

Athlone V Cobh @Evens: Athlone are in turmoil, playing terrible football and losing matches left right and centre. Worse still they're manager left them during the week and that news is enough for me to go for Cobh tonight. Confidence will be low and in the Athlone camp and they're up against a side determined to win to close the gap on leaders Dundalk. Away win for me.

Shelbourne V Wexford Youths @10/11: Shelbourne have impressed me this season putting in some spirited performances against all the odds. They've signed a few players in the transfer window which will give the squad a timely boost. Wexford have been poor in the second third of the season and they may not be able to stop a determined young shelbourne side.


Verdict:
Longford(DNB) @2/1
Cobh @Evens
Shels @10/11

Thats it from me for a while. Off on me hols for a few weeks. Good luck to all the Eircom League betters. Cheerio.

[Monty H.]

Thanks Chief77
Have a good time mate bring us a bag of good tips when you get back

[ScorpioRed]

No one else fancing Limerick to take three points at Monaghan for juicy 2.2? Monaghan recent performance has been very inconsistent and considering the team news I think Limerick will take today's chance to add needed points to their account.

[Cinny]

3 picks for me over the weekend...

Drogheda at 1/1 for me as they have recaptured good form over the last few weeks and i think they'll be raring to go having had their game postponed last monday night.

Finn Harps have been in super form in the league the past 6/7 games and that alone is enough to back them on saturday. 1/1

Cobh put in a good showing against Derry midweek and have been playing well in the league as well as the fact the athlone camp is hardly in great order. 10/11

Good luck folks and have a good holiday chief