...........The start of another year ...................

Should be a good season. Rovers obviously with the resources will be there but Crolly was all at sea last season and I would go for St.Pats again. Hopefully Shels will be promoted.

I looked forward to going to see the St pats in Richmond park WR. ..IM told that Pats are a good bet to retain there title.

Looks like Rovers were lucky to draw. Anyone know a good up to date website for match reports?

www.extratime.ie

Thanks Santry,

Why is there no MNS on RTE tonight?...............Against the head we are at saturation point.

11pm Gotchee, new series and a change of slot bringing a more high-profile panel.

O'Sullivans voice really fckin grates. Gary O'Brien gave a good word for Bayan in the Coral Cup, enjoying the ATR preview. Fair play to Paddy Mullins for coming on that. Sam Twiston Davies is doing a preview as well tonight in his father's pub.

They are great lads and there wouldn't be another sport where you'd get that kind of access.

father's old pub I should add!!

Thanks neill d, I will stay up for that.

Won't sleep myself, like Christmas sure!!

It's like xmas eve. Just studying the form, looking for a few outsiders.

Athlone were beaten by a much improved Rovers last night , before getting carried away with this result i should add , Athlone are just up from the first division and played as if they were in awe of us for most of the game ..If Rovers play with the same hunger and passion that was shown for the first time in years i might add , they will almost win this ...Athlone can be proud of their facilities , a smashing stadium with easy parking and access ...Its nice to go into a clean environment ...Will gladly return....