{"product_id":"fai-ford-cup-final-2011-shelbourne-v-sligo-rovers-6-november-2011-matchday-programme-at-the-aviva-stadium-the-final-shelbourne-reached-after-being-knocked-out-and-reinstated","title":"FAI Ford Cup Final 2011: Shelbourne v Sligo Rovers, 6 November 2011 matchday programme at the Aviva Stadium — the final Shelbourne reached after being knocked out and reinstated","description":"\u003cp\u003eOfficial match programme for the 2011 FAI Ford Cup Final between SHELBOURNE and SLIGO ROVERS at the AVIVA STADIUM, Dublin, Sunday 6 November 2011, kick-off 3.30pm. €5. (The cover prints no year; the inside pages are headed 'FAI Ford Cup Final 2011'.) Published by the Football Association of Ireland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sponsor's message, by EDDIE MURPHY of Ford Ireland, contains the best story in the programme — how Shelbourne got here at all: 'After starting with a hard earned win away to an impressive Greystones side in the third round they subsequently lost 3-2 to Sheriff YC knocking them out of the competition. \u003cb\u003eHowever, they were reinstated by the FAI and awarded a 3-0 victory after Sheriff YC were found to have fielded an ineligible player.\u003c\/b\u003e With renewed hope and vigour they overcame a tough Limerick side 4-3 in the quarter finals... There was no stopping Shels though and after conceding an early goal they turned in an excellent display to beat St Pat's 3-1.' He also recalls the previous year's final: 'the largest attendance for a domestic game since 1968, drawing in a crowd of 36,101... Sligo kept their nerve to edge Shamrock Rovers 2-0 in the shootout, with Sligo goalkeeper CIARAN KELLY saving an incredible four penalties.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFAI PRESIDENT PADDY McCAUL writes with the senior side about to play Estonia in the Euro 2012 play-off, notes SHAMROCK ROVERS reaching the Europa League group stages under MICHAEL O'NEILL, and defends the Association's ticket pricing: 'the family-oriented pricing structure of €10 for adults and €5 for children worked extremely well on the day... We want the FAI Ford Cup Final to be a celebration of football in this country.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShelbourne under ALAN MATHEWS, Sligo Rovers under PAUL COOK. Sligo retained the cup on penalties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Football Association of Ireland (FAI)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Football Association of Ireland (FAI)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2011\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Single Issue Magazine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Used - Very Good\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pigeonhouse Books, Dublin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55158912778567,"sku":"2026-09-17-4100","price":6.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/7474\/2572\/files\/81KRCRWwqXL.jpg?v=1790327471","url":"https:\/\/www.pigeonhousebooks.com\/products\/fai-ford-cup-final-2011-shelbourne-v-sligo-rovers-6-november-2011-matchday-programme-at-the-aviva-stadium-the-final-shelbourne-reached-after-being-knocked-out-and-reinstated","provider":"Pigeonhouse Books, Dublin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}