Stadium updates (all clubs)

[paudie]

Peter Thomas

I think he might have played a couple of times for Ireland. He was english but played with Waterford for years and so qualified to play for Ireland.

[paudie]

They are saying that it is close to the same design as the main stand in turners cross.

The new stands in Athlone and Sligo also look very like the Donie Forde in Turners X.

The architect for the original stand must be making a fortune in copyright fees

[BohsFans]

which holds more? the jodi or athlone's new main stand, if im not mistaken, atfc's one doesnt run to the end of the pitch?

Jodi holds just under 2900, where as Athlone's is 2000.

[Peadar]

It is the real deal. Nothing in Ireland compares to it.

You've obviously never been to Turners Cross.

[NY Hoop]

When is Rovers big day in Court about finding out about the Ground in Tallaght ?

Tomorrow at 11am. Probably wont be a decision on the day.

KOH

[pete]

The Athlone stand could do with some clear plastic at the sides to protect from the midlands winds. Looks very open on the sides.

[NY Hoop]

http://www.iol.ie/~eganwd/atfc/newstadium/StandB.jpg
http://www.iol.ie/~eganwd/atfc/newstadium/StandC.jpg

Very impressive. Any pics of the rest of the ground? While you're at it you could put those on your website.

KOH

[gufct]

work starts in Terryland on Monday realignning and upgrading the lights with work on the new stand due to commence mid December with a finishing date of mid April.This will bring the seated capacity upto 4,000 with new entrances alos planned for the new stand.

When all th development is finished its hoped to have an almost 7,000 all seater stadium with all facilities.

[GalwayFrancis]

How big is the new stand GUFCT 2,500 ?

ya, thats what im wondering too. the old stand holds 1700 approx, so if we are to have 4,000 when the new one if complete, that means at least 2300 seats and if my memory serves me right, its not gonna run the full length of the pitch, and where are the the other 3000 seats going (4000->7000)?

[GuisaSaigon]

The Athlone stand could do with some clear plastic at the sides to protect from the midlands winds .

among other things

[Pablo]

I Prefer the old one, said Pablo with a nostaligic tear in his eye.

Change is not good

[BohsFans]

I Prefer the old one, said Pablo with a nostaligic tear in his eye.

Change is not good

looks great!

I can't wait to see how many players are gonna run straight into the the goal net after coming out of the dressing room.

[Pablo]

looks great!

I can't wait to see how many players are gonna run straight into the the goal net after coming out of the dressing room.

i think the pitch is being moved forward too. More towards the St Annes end

[paudie]

looks great!

I can't wait to see how many players are gonna run straight into the the goal net after coming out of the dressing room.

Good point!

We may have to install those railings they have outside primary schools to stop kids running out on to the road!

Or maybe we won't and opposition players will injure themselves, thus aiding our plan to dominate world football

[A face]

Or maybe we won't and opposition players will injure themselves, thus aiding our plan to dominate world football

Drat .... our plans have been foiled again !!!

[pp-me]

Any nws on the rsc

[Pablo]

Any nws on the rsc

they've been planning a stand for years! i'll believe it when i see it

[pp-me]

from Ray Scott

Stand is behind schedule but out of our control - it is now down to the discussions between city council and Dept of Sport. The FAI are aware of the current status of the development as they are the fourth party in all of this as they are negotiating with Dep of Sport on level of grant aid. As for the floodlights, we know about the changes required and they are in the plan. It looks like th edevelopment of the new stand and other works will take place in two phases now and the work will be scheduled to ensure no disruption to games.

[passerrby]

century homes park to become a regional developement center that along with ongoing works will see a vast improvement over trhe next few years

[Pablo]

latest update at the Cross for those interested

http://img153.imageshack.us/my.php?i...4editedwj3.jpg

http://img329.imageshack.us/my.php?i...2editedsn5.jpg