Ireland Airtricity Premier Betting Guide 2012

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The League of Ireland is the national football association of the Republic of Ireland. It was first founded in 1921 with 8 clubs, but it evolved into a two-tiered league of 22 clubs. It is currently split into the League of Ireland Premier Division and the League of Ireland First Division.

The Premier Division or Airtricity Premier is the top division of Irish football. The division was created in 1985 and now consists of 10 teams that fight each year for the trophy.

Despite the fact that the games are very disputed along the season, the performance of Irish teams in the European Cups is modest. Due to the low ranking in the UEFA coefficient table, the teams from Ireland are not seeded in the superior stages, and they will always get tough opponents from the more important leagues in Europe.

Regarding attendance, the Irish leagues are not so popular, the average attendance in the Premier League being only 1657 fans/game in the last season, and for the First Division, an average attendance of only 741 fans.

League Infomation

Countries: Republic of Ireland
Confederation: UEFA (Europe)
Founded: 1985
Number of teams: 10
Levels on pyramid: 1
Relegation to: League of Ireland First Division
Domestic cup: FAI Cup
League cup: League of Ireland Cup
International cups: Champions League, UEFA Europa League
Current champions: Shamrock Rovers
Most championships: Shelbourne F.C. (6)

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Previous Season of Airtricity Premier

Shamrock Rovers won the last season, with the same number of points as second placed, Boheniams. Both teams had 67 points out of 36 games, but Shamrock Rovers had better results. It was the 90th season played in the League of Ireland.

Shamrock Rovers got their title after a 2-2 away draw against Bray Wanderers. This assured them the title by better goal difference than Bohemians.

Previous Champions:

Year	Champion	Runner-up
2010	Shamrock Rovers	Bohemians
2009	Bohemians	Shamrock Rovers
2008	Bohemians	St Patrick`s Athletic
2007	Drogheda United	St Patrick`s Athletic
2006	Shelbourne	Derry City
2005	Cork City	Derry City
2004	Shelbourne	Cork City
2003	Shelbourne	Bohemians
2002	Bohemians	Shelbourne
2001	Shelbourne	Shamrock Rovers
2000	Shelbourne	Shelbourne

TIPS & PREDICTIONS

2011-2012 SEASON FAVORITES

TEAM	ODDS	BOOKIE	TIPS
Shamrock	1.91	bet365	Last year champions, still favorites to get a new title this year. If they can stay away from big periods of injury time for the key players, the title it`s theirs.
Sligo Rovers	3.60	paddy power	Second favorite to win the title, but if we look at the odds offered by the bookmakers, the chances are slim. Anyway with a good season start and concentration all over the season, they could have a chance.
Derry	7.00	partybets	Third in the bookmaker`s option, the team from Northern Ireland has few chances to get involved in the battle for the title. A place on the podium will be a great performance for them.

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