Atmosphere for Italy

[MariborKev]

Amongst other things

Does anyone know if the draconian "anti flag" measures may be relaxed for the Italy game?

[citizenerased]

they have been relaxed since the intro of singing section,,,all flags permitted, the only thing banned are flares(no 70s jokes please :-) )

[Mad Moose]

Amongst other things

Does anyone know if the draconian "anti flag" measures may be relaxed for the Italy game?

I hope so. I'm taking mine. Not sure where my ticket is for just yet but the flag is going up.

Its MariborKev on tour

Finn Harps F.C 'Pride of the North West'

Look out for it Kev. :D

[MeathDrog]

We'll need flags. Atmosophere should be good, even though it has been poor ever since we've been playing in Croker.

[EastTerracer]

I posted this elsewhere yesterday but now the discussion has started I'll repeat it.

I was just saying to a few mates over the weekend that highlights from the Ireland-Italy game from Giants Stadium should be running on the big screen before the game and then 5 minutes before kick-off bring Ray Houghton and Paul McGrath onto the pitch to stir up the crowd.

I think people would respond better to that than a few songs played by a crap PA announcer. Unfortunately we'll always struggle with the fact that the genuine support is about 35,000 while the other 45,000 who will be there are event junkies who want to be entertained rather than participate.

[MariborKev]

they have been relaxed since the intro of singing section,,,all flags permitted, the only thing banned are flares(no 70s jokes please :-) )

We're lower Hogan and ours were removed at the last games.

[Beavis]

Unfortunately we'll always struggle with the fact that the genuine support is about 35,000 while the other 45,000 who will be there are event junkies who want to be entertained rather than participate.

Too true.
Did anyone see the Northern Irish support at Windsor on Wednesday? Can you imagine the reaction if lost at home to a weak side and were knocked out with 2 games left? There's a change of mentality and a lot of perspective needed by the 'support' down here.
We're also 'not Brazil' although you wouldn't think it from the way most of the home crowd go on.:(

As mentioned flares are banned, I presume that covers smoke bombs too? Things like that look class when you score/win.

[Gather round]

Too true.
Did anyone see the Northern Irish support at Windsor on Wednesday? Can you imagine the reaction if lost at home to a weak side and were knocked out with 2 games left?

That was our ninth game, we only have one left. Slovakia are hardly a weak side- they are five points clear in the group and have already won away in Prague.

Not as good as last time admittedly, we were still in with a nominal chance at half time in the last game (of 12).

[Mad Moose]

Are flags permitted then.I have an 8ft x 5ft flag to put up even though I'm not sure where I will be in the ground.Its a flag I don't want to lose either.So will I be allowed hang it and then go to my seat?

[Sligo Hornet]

Are flags permitted then.I have an 8ft x 5ft flag to put up even though I'm not sure where I will be in the ground.Its a flag I don't want to lose either.So will I be allowed hang it and then go to my seat?


Just give it to AidoM......he's in charge of hanging ALL flags both Home and Away;)

[reder]

So will I be allowed hang it and then go to my seat?

I wouldnt trust that lot one iota. We have had so much trouble with them over flags since we moved there. If you do hang it up, make sure it isnt too far away from you because they might remove it during the game and you will never see it again.

Flags with irish club names on them seem to be a big no-no.

[aidz1]

We havent had any bother with hanging flags in croke park this last few games. i seen some removed, but they were obstructing the view of people below, so i'd just be more aware of where you are putting them.
with a near/full capacity crowd, the number of spots to hang flags will be reduced.

[JT,New'09]

Are flags permitted then.I have an 8ft x 5ft flag to put up even though I'm not sure where I will be in the ground.Its a flag I don't want to lose either.So will I be allowed hang it and then go to my seat?

Mind it remember what happened Girl in Greens F.A.I flag it was robbed at the match in Bulgaria. We looked out for it in Nicosia But wasnt there , :mad:

[MariborKev]

Mind it remember what happened Girl in Greens F.A.I flag it was robbed at the match in Bulgaria. We looked out for it in Nicosia But wasnt there , :mad:

I saw a fella carrying it through Heathrow on the Sunday, we were on a British Airways flight back.

[Green Tribe]

tickets are available in "singing section" in Lower Davin, see YBIG forum.

[Keen2win]

tickets are available in "singing section" in Lower Davin, see YBIG forum.

No! :mad::p

[Green Tribe]

No! :mad::p


Singing section tickets Lower Davin - Italy (http://www.ybig.ie/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=10374&PN=22)

:D

[NeilMcD]

I love it when you are bold and naughty GT.

[gspain]

I love it when you are bold and naughty GT.


Will you ever get a room.

























or even a ring!!!!!!!! :D

[Mad Moose]

We havent had any bother with hanging flags in croke park this last few games. i seen some removed, but they were obstructing the view of people below, so i'd just be more aware of where you are putting them.
with a near/full capacity crowd, the number of spots to hang flags will be reduced.

Cheers. Well I plan to take it and have it hung over one of the upper stands along with the rest. We need all the atmosphere we can generate. I'll get in early and see where I can put it.

[MariborKev]

Looks like the FAI are sorting a giant jersey flag for this.

[jbyrne]

Looks like the FAI are sorting a giant jersey flag for this.

why, is andy reid back in the squad? sorry

[NeilMcD]

Must ask Tom about the ring. He has a big one.




















or even a ring!!!!!!!! :D[/QUOTE]

[OneRedArmy]

I posted this elsewhere yesterday but now the discussion has started I'll repeat it.

I was just saying to a few mates over the weekend that highlights from the Ireland-Italy game from Giants Stadium should be running on the big screen before the game and then 5 minutes before kick-off bring Ray Houghton and Paul McGrath onto the pitch to stir up the crowd.

I think people would respond better to that than a few songs played by a crap PA announcer. Unfortunately we'll always struggle with the fact that the genuine support is about 35,000 while the other 45,000 who will be there are event junkies who want to be entertained rather than participate.Great idea but remember there are strict limits on what "soccer" can be shown on the big screen by the Gestapo Athletic Association.

IIRC it was limited to highlights of the match being played, per the FAI LoI Fans Forum when someone asked why MNS goal of the month couldn't be shown on the big screen.

[gspain]

Great idea but remember there are strict limits on what "soccer" can be shown on the big screen by the Gestapo Athletic Association.

IIRC it was limited to highlights of the match being played, per the FAI LoI Fans Forum when someone asked why MNS goal of the month couldn't be shown on the big screen.


11 months and counting.

[Green Tribe]

Will you ever get a room.


or even a ring!!!!!!!! :D

:p i'm still trying to find the combination to his wallet :(

Think the fai will do a giant jersey, not sure if it will be ready for Italy. Hopefully. Big demand for tickets for this game, let's hope there will be a decent atmosphere

[ArdeeBhoy]

The only way you'll get a good atmosphere all round the ground, is If you hand out free shots of absinthe on the way in.....

It's just that modern soccer (& the crowds) in massive stadiums is not designed or inclined towards this. So respect to 'The Singing Section';my section (for the middle-aged & past-it) doesn't help but too many armchair fans in the ground.

[Gather round]

The only way you'll get a good atmosphere all round the ground, is If you hand out free shots of absinthe on the way in.....


I wondered why you chose Wormwood Scrubs as a home ground for the Sunday league side...

[ArdeeBhoy]

What are you on about??

[Gather round]

What are you on about??

Wormwood = main ingredient of absinthe :)