Finn Harps Promotion/Relegation Play Off 2/11/15 - 6/11/15

**Jofspring** · 03/11/2015, 10:30 AM

If we bring 150 we'll be doing well I'd say. More than likely looking at close to 100. If it's anymore than that I will be very pleasantly surprised.

**NeverFeltBetter** · 03/11/2015, 10:38 AM

Stewarding issues in regards away crowds are unacceptable, and I know the stewards don't just mess up for away fans. I guess they just aren't used to the big crowds. I did think it was odd hearing that fans were moving barricades (or being allowed to).

Harps should be on the lookout for Pat O'Sullivan at Balleybofey, make sure he doesn't make it onto the pitch at half-time.

**Sam_Heggy** · 03/11/2015, 10:55 AM

Pat Sulllivan's "let's be havin ya" was the highlight #greatestleagueintheworld

p.s. Thanks for all the advise on directions, parking etc. Got in no problem, parked across from Horse and hound, handy get away after the game.

**nigel-harps1954** · 03/11/2015, 1:20 PM

Limerick have requested 500 tickets for Friday nights match.

**osarusan** · 03/11/2015, 1:24 PM

Can't imagine it will be anywhere near that.

Half would be pretty impressive.

**Acornvilla** · 03/11/2015, 1:27 PM

Originally Posted by nigel-harps1954

Limerick have requested 500 tickets for Friday nights match.

Make them watch it from the carpark next door

**nigel-harps1954** · 04/11/2015, 9:39 AM

Limerick fans will be in the bottom end of the stand in Finn Park, entering through the gates at that end of the ground. Tickets will be colour coded and there's a big security operation being put in place, as requested by the Gardai/FAI.

Harps wanted Limerick fans over on the gantry side of the ground, the away side of Finn Park, there'd have been good toilet facilities, plenty of space, and the best viewing spot in the ground but only lacking cover. The FAI/Gardai wanted a separate entrance and exit away from Harps fans, and now Harps will have to hire portaloos and have extra people working a gate that's usually only used for Ambulance access and a burger van.

I don't recall a security operation like this in Finn Park for as long as I can remember. Even big Derry games where there'd have been 6,000+ at them didn't have this sort of operation.

**Jofspring** · 04/11/2015, 10:55 AM

If it's because it Limerick fans coming up then it's completely laughable.

If it's cause of a big crowd it still seems strange as you say ye've had big crowds before without the extra security etc..

**nigel-harps1954** · 04/11/2015, 11:34 AM

It's a strange one. Harps have had no problems with any big away crowds in the past. It's on request of the FAI and the Gardai who are going to oversee matchday operations. There's a local security company in as match day sponsors too, so assume that'll include overseeing the stewarding themselves too. Harps and Limerick fans will be separated by barriers and security.

**Jofspring** · 04/11/2015, 11:46 AM

And when you consider Limerick fans have never caused trouble anywhere they have gone it makes it even weirder. Most times the segregation of us at away games goes out the window cause there is no hassle and people end up moving around the ground pretty freely. Around 250-300 went to Galway a few weeks ago without an ounce of trouble.

**joey B** · 04/11/2015, 12:09 PM

Originally Posted by Jofspring

And when you consider Limerick fans have never caused trouble anywhere they have gone it makes it even weirder. Most times the segregation of us at away games goes out the window cause there is no hassle and people end up moving around the ground pretty freely. Around 250-300 went to Galway a few weeks ago without an ounce of trouble.

I think its people being a bit overly cautious because to be blatantly honest our ground isn't fit to hold the crowd that's expected on Friday,you'll get a great welcome to Ballybofey with plenty of pubs within walking distance for some pre match refreshment s ,Roll on Friday may the best team win!!!!

**osarusan** · 04/11/2015, 2:08 PM

We're an unlikable and dangerous bunch in fairness. People need to be protected from us.

**Sam_Heggy** · 04/11/2015, 2:19 PM

Originally Posted by osarusan

We're an unlikable and dangerous bunch in fairness. People need to be protected from us.

Never liked ye....

**joey B** · 04/11/2015, 8:55 PM

http://www.finnharps.com/fhfc/?p=2524

Arrangements for Friday night lads!!!!

**Mr A** · 04/11/2015, 8:55 PM

Match night arrangements: http://www.finnharps.com/fhfc/?p=2524

Specific part for LFC fans near the bottom.

**Jofspring** · 04/11/2015, 9:58 PM

Don't know if any truth in it but apparently 11 buses heading up now and cars too.

**NeverFeltBetter** · 04/11/2015, 10:19 PM

What's away capacity?

**Acornvilla** · 04/11/2015, 11:23 PM

Originally Posted by NeverFeltBetter

What's away capacity?

Seen someone say somewhere, possibly the main forum that Limerick asked for 500 tickets.

**nigel-harps1954** · 04/11/2015, 11:40 PM

Limerick asked for 500 tickets yeah, and they're getting it too far as I'm aware. I'm not sure exactly how much of the end Limerick are getting and whether fans will be up on the gravel bank in the corner as well as the end of the stand.

Assume there'll be 50 or 60 seats for Limerick fans too.

Ground capacity is likely to be capped at 5,000 or so and will most likely sell out. Interest around Donegal is huge at the minute and tickets are going on sale in a few places around the county tomorrow.