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pineapple stu
04/12/2009, 9:24 AM
The UCD Bowl. (http://www.ucdsoccer.com/index.php?a=387)

Fact. :p

Nominated by players, officials and managers means I assume the award should be renamed "Best dressing room". Still, beggars can't be choosers.

Those spaghetti suppers must be appreciated in Wexford too.
Straightstory
04/12/2009, 9:32 AM
The best surface in the most miserable and atmosphere-free stadium.
Straightstory
04/12/2009, 9:34 AM
Oh, I really did think it won for best pitch/playing surface! Can't believe it's won best ground. Must be some kind of joke - surely? (Checks date - nowhere near April 1).
pineapple stu
04/12/2009, 9:40 AM
I'd imagine a quick read of my post would answer your questions.

An interesting tack, I know, but perhaps one worth pursuing...
Rovers1
04/12/2009, 9:51 AM
http://www.loi.ie/index.php/about/press-office/1337-ucd-bowl-named-pitch-of-the-year

According to the league website it's just the pitch... phew...
pineapple stu
04/12/2009, 9:55 AM
Aw...
Rovers1
04/12/2009, 10:00 AM
Aw...

Go on Stu!

Did you actually think The Bowl would get an award ahead of SDCC's ground in Tallaght?:eek:
pineapple stu
04/12/2009, 10:13 AM
Again, read my original post, where I assumed it was for the dressing rooms and stuff like that for that exact reason. Even that makes more sense (cos our dressing rooms are top notch) than giving best pitch to a rugby pitch. And obviously, once Wexford were on it, I kind of figured it wasn't for the quality of your stand.

Also, the seats in Tallaght are horriblely coloured; would never give it best ground. :)

(The e-mail I got had "Best Ground" on it. Honestly!)
Ash
04/12/2009, 10:47 AM
I'd say we could have been in with a shout if ATS wasnt built on an ancient Indian burial ground :eek:
Guitd
04/12/2009, 11:02 AM
The UCD Bowl. (http://www.ucdsoccer.com/index.php?a=387)

Fact. :p

Nominated by players, officials and managers means I assume the award should be renamed "Best dressing room". Still, beggars can't be choosers.

Those spaghetti suppers must be appreciated in Wexford too.

didnt include Terryland park as it won it for the last two seasons and were told that it wasnt beening considered this season to give others a chance :eek:
Youths4Ever
04/12/2009, 1:48 PM
always the bridesmaid never the bride :D

it was for playing surface only BTW

"The UCD Bowl has been voted 2009 League of Ireland Pitch of the Year, following a vote by players and match officials.

The League of Ireland Pitch of the Year, sponsored by the Irish Institute of Sports Surfaces (IISS), was awarded following consultation with players and match officials. Following those consultations, UCD Bowl, Dalymount Park and Ferrycarrig Park were shortlisted for the award

The IISS visited each of the shortlisted pitches and graded them on the following criteria:

· Root depth/Vibrancy
· Grass Length& Quality of Cut
· Thatch Level
· Bareness
· Stability of Underfoot conditions "
Straightstory
04/12/2009, 2:21 PM
Anyway - well done!
Titan
04/12/2009, 2:29 PM
Well if it was dressing rooms the bowl followed by athlone,waterford,wexford,longford.
Yes I know they're all first division but they're the only ones I've seen in any detail :)
Not keen on kildare,terryland or limerick!
L.T.F.C.
04/12/2009, 2:54 PM
it won the best pitch... not best stadium.
pineapple stu
04/12/2009, 3:11 PM
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SkStu
04/12/2009, 3:15 PM
ah bless... keep fighting the good fight lads!
Paddyfield
04/12/2009, 3:56 PM
The best surface in the most miserable and atmosphere-free stadium.

There was a good atmosphere when I was at the Bowl last season.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmmSDYg1X8Q



PS Well done on winning best pitch Stu.
Rovers1
04/12/2009, 4:02 PM
There was a good atmosphere when I was at the Bowl last season.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmmSDYg1X8Q


Where'd all those lads go for the '09 season??:confused:
pineapple stu
04/12/2009, 4:27 PM
ah bless... keep fighting the good fight lads!
You'll be glad of the glory of the Best Pitch award soon. ;)
Paddyfield
04/12/2009, 7:11 PM
Small time fans, celebrating staying up

Indeed. There was a civic reception, an open-top bus parade through the city and each player got a golden handshake of ten grand.

How did you celebrate the Cup final defeat to Fingal a few weeks ago?
SkStu
04/12/2009, 9:04 PM
You'll be glad of the glory of the Best Pitch award soon. ;)

well we went all out for it this season in fairness, as our 37 paid groundsmen will attest to. ;)
Dodge
04/12/2009, 9:19 PM
Pats robbed again

**** you blatter!!!