Tallaght Stadium or Aviva Stadium for Shamrock RVS??

[legendz]

Wey hey, good stuff Rovers!

[ped_ped]

Happy out with that :D

[dfx-]

It's Tallaght

Nothing made public either way afaik


Well done rovers. So is it both ends and what will be the capacity when it's finished?

If it's allowed to go ahead, it's one end, the Car Park end and around to the East Stand.

[Dunny]

Completed stand - (ultras forum/facebake)

http://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/305393_1909322023253_1547927728_31427313_204384049 8_n.jpg

[passinginterest]

Credible Twitter sources suggesting Tallaght is about to be confirmed.

It was also confirmed on the Ultra's forum earlier. Expected to be made official in the next hour.

I never doubted soccerc.

[Gorm agus Bán]

Great news if it is Tallaght Stadium, well done to all concerned. There should be some great European nights ahead for SRFC and the whole league.

[hoops1]

Well done rovers. So is it both ends and what will be the capacity when it's finished?

Just one end. The other end is grass behind the goal. Apparently it has to be on a concrete base. So time didnt allow for the other end to be seated. Ground now holds around 8,500.

[BonnieShels]

Deadly. Can't wait for these games.

[MeathDrog]

Did Rovers not have to get the capacity up to 10k?

[BonnieShels]

8000 for Catergory 4 stadiums is all that was needed.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_stadium_categories

[fionnsci]

Did Rovers not have to get the capacity up to 10k?

No, 8,500 or so. Shame about not getting both ends, would've given it a complete feel.

[passerrby]

sorry for going of track for a moment but does anybody think its silly that andorra can play a euro qualifier in a stadia of 1000 seats and rovers have to jump through so many hoops (sorry just noticed the pun)

[gormacha]

sorry for going of track for a moment but does anybody think its silly that andorra can play a euro qualifier in a stadia of 1000 seats

I'd like to know the reason, as it does appear incongruous.

Perhaps it is something to do with the expected possible crowd, and the health and safety issues that derive from that? According to wiki, Andorra has a population of 80,000 (and its capital only 24,000), so it doesn't seem unreasonable to hold matches in a stadium that could, in theory, hold about 2% of their total national population, or about 1 in 11 people who live in the capital!

[Mr Maroon]

It's totally unrealistic to expect some of the smallest countries in the world to have 8000-10000 seater stadiums. Once you've gotten as far as the group stage of a major European competition, I think it's reasonable to expect bigger and better stadiums.

[nigel-harps1954]

Andorra do play the odd bigger games outside of their home stadium

From Wiki


Andorra play home matches at the Comunal d'Andorra la Vella, Aixovall, in the parish Sant Julià de Lòria, near the capital Andorra la Vella which also hosts the matches of club sides FC Andorra, UE Sant Julia, FC Rànger's, FC Santa Coloma and FC Lusitanos. It has a capacity of 1,800.[12]
Andorra have on occasions played "home" matches outside their borders. For example, the 2008 European Championship and 2010 World Cup qualifiers against England, the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys in Barcelona and home of RCD Espanyol between 1997–2009 was used instead

[BonnieShels]

And they were gonna do the same against us until Slovakia and Russia put the kybosh on it.

[soccerc]

Credible Twitter sources suggesting Tallaght is about to be confirmed.

It was also confirmed on the Ultra's forum earlier. Expected to be made official in the next hour.

I never doubted soccerc.

Would not have posted if I was anyway unsure. I cross checked with a number of sources, not all in Ireland and they all confirmed it.

[Dunny]

http://www.shamrockrovers.ie/news/35-news/2172-tallaght-gets-green-light-for-europa-league


Thursday, 08 September 2011 16:37
Shamrock Rovers will play our Europa League Group Stages at home in Tallaght Stadium, after the venue was given the go-ahead by UEFA this evening.

Following an inspection of the ground by UEFA officials on Tuesday, the association has today given the Hoops the green light to play at the Tallaght venue.

The first game will take place on Thursday, September 15 against Rubin Kazan, with a 6pm kick-off.
Hoops chairman, Jonathan Roche expressed the club’s delight at the news. He said: “It is wonderful news for us as a club, but also for the Tallaght area. We were pushing hard to have the games played at Tallaght, and are delighted that UEFA have given us the go-ahead.
“We are very grateful to the FAI - particularly chief executive, John Delaney and the licencing department – and to South Dublin County Council, for the great support and assistance they have given us to be able to have these games in Tallaght.”
John Delaney, Chief Executive of the FAI also welcomed the news, saying: “We are delighted to have been able to assist in this process and thank UEFA for this decision which will allow Shamrock Rovers to play their Europa League fixtures at their home venue.”
Ticket information will be available later this evening at www.shamrockrovers.ie (http://www.shamrockrovers.ie/undefined/).

[legendz]

Well done Delaney for helping out. In fairness he does help to get things done.

[mypost]

And they were gonna do the same against us until Slovakia and Russia put the kybosh on it.

I understand their objections but tbh, the result will be the same anyway, so there's not much point objecting. It's also a bit rich the Slovaks objecting, considering what they did to us 12 months ago. :mad:

[cob655]

who owns the stand?also is it going to be taking down after the EL games?

[nigel-harps1954]

So whens tickets on sale and any word on prices yet?

[bullit]

Is the Shams/Spurs split 80/20 or 70/30 ?? Ticket wise.

[nigel-harps1954]

Is the Shams/Spurs split 80/20 or 70/30 ?? Ticket wise.

I'd imagine Spurs will only get about 400 or 500 tickets max for the game.

[BonnieShels]

So whens tickets on sale and any word on prices yet?

All on www.shamrockrovers.ie now.

€70 for adults for a 3 game pack, €40 concessions.
Tickets for Rubin game 25 for adults, 15 concessions.

Onsale Saturday at the stadium from 11am.
Members first dibs, then season ticket holders then general sale at 2pm.

[bullit]

I'd imagine Spurs will only get about 400 or 500 tickets max for the game.
Jaysus,i always thought away fans got a higher percentage than that?? Maybe i'm just thinking of FAI cup matches :confused:

[Dunny]

Spurs are still waiting on allocation details.

http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/articles/shamrock-rovers-venue-confirmed-080911.html

[nigel-harps1954]

Jaysus,i always thought away fans got a higher percentage than that?? Maybe i'm just thinking of FAI cup matches :confused:

Generally in the LOI yeah, but for this type of game I'm guessing, and I stress the point I'm only guessing, Spurs will only get about 400 tickets since it's only 8500 capacity, and what is needed is a proper intimidating atmosphere and with 8000 Rovers fans that's hopefully what they'll get.

[mypost]

If the other stand is built, the capacity will be 10,000+, so Spurs will get more than 400, and probably double it again. They're the only away team going to bring a crowd that are based where they play. Even if it isn't, they'll probably get more than the standard allocation. There should be enough tickets for them.

[Dunny]

http://www.sportsfile.com/more-images/1109086/

[bullit]

If the other stand is built, the capacity will be 10,000+, so Spurs will get more than 400, and probably double it again. They're the only away team going to bring a crowd that are based where they play. Even if it isn't, they'll probably get more than the standard allocation. There should be enough tickets for them.

Yeah, so if you are allowing 400 now and more if the other stand goes in, then there must be a percentage rule ?? It seems to be in or around 5%(maths genius at wotk lol)
TBH the least of then the better,and the rule should be that the travelling fans should hold UK passports !! That will hit the barsttooling dix on Boards.ie just were it "bleddy well 'urts, the fackers" :D

[ArdeeBhoy]

Out of curiosity did they ever consider Tolka?
Isn't that 9k capacity?

Not that it's my beef, but surely The RDS would have made sense, especially the Sperz game...

Good luck Shams, anyway.

[Dunny]

Out of curiosity did they ever consider Tolka?

http://forums.watchuseek.com/attachments/f2/489825-should-i-buy-rolex-sub-16610-first-watch-notsureifserious_re_oops_he_tripped_and_fell-s469x304-179758.jpg

[bullit]

Not sure if serious :D

Tolka Park these days:

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lUzXyVOWfj0/TJeZ0DaEy2I/AAAAAAAAAQo/_xrMUhVThDM/s1600/hasbro-jenga.jpg
:rolleyes:

[soccerc]

If the other stand is built, the capacity will be 10,000+,.
No can do!

200 tonnes of concrete needed for the current south structure so where's the finance for 2000 cubic metres for north end going to come from?

[pineapple stu]

http://www.sportsfile.com/more-images/1109086/
Thank God they've seen sense in the colour scheme for the new stand.

Christ, the main stands are absolutely horrendous.

[cob655]

Ill ask the question again.
Who owns the stand?
Did Sham RVS buy it or just rent it?
Will it remain up after the euro games?
And any plans in the pipe line to finish the stadium either end of the goals?
Thanks

[Straightstory]

Well done Delaney for helping out. In fairness he does help to get things done.
Yes! Credit where credit is due. Pity there isn't seating, but pic of new stand is impressive. Really hope Rovers can make those nights memorable.

[Straightstory]

Obviously there's 'seating', I meant 'seating behind both goals'. I think Tallaght is a nicer stadium that the RDS anyway.

[hoops1]

Ill ask the question again.
Who owns the stand?
Did Sham RVS buy it or just rent it?
Will it remain up after the euro games?
And any plans in the pipe line to finish the stadium either end of the goals?
Thanks

SDCC paid for it 180k, Rovers will then pay the SDCC out of gate money.
Id imagine there wont be any hurry to take it down after paying out the money.
No plans currently to finish behind the goals.

[thejollyrodger]

great news for the club. 3 full house games would help them no end

[dfx-]

Id imagine there wont be any hurry to take it down after paying out the money

Hopefully it's kept well if it doesn't come down the minute after the final whistle. That end of the ground would get heavily weather beaten in the long term. Could end up like the Ballybough end of Tolka. I still remember the opening game last season against Pats standing behind that goal..

[fionnsci]

Walked by today, stand looks well. Long queues for EL tickets too.

[Jicked]

It took about 2.5/3 hours to get your tickets. Amazing scenes to see at a LoI club.

[passinginterest]

Went over about 5.15 after my match and sorted the three game ticket in the office. Nice and handy, still a few around but no queues and plenty of tickets. The queues did look impressive though. Looking forward to Thursday, should be a great night.

[fionnsci]

Were there many non-LOI people obvious? Just there for Spurs tickets?

[passinginterest]

At least one person came into the office while I was there asking about the Spurs game. I'd imagine there was a good few. They were only selling the 3 game package or tickets to the first game individually. It wasn't possible to buy for the Spurs game only.

[Stuttgart88]

Anyone know how I can get tickets for the away end at White Hart Lane?

I've been offered a pal's season ticket but would prefer to be in with the Rovers fans. A few UK-based posters from the international forum want to join me.

[pineapple stu]

Ditto on that. I assume tickets will be available on the day though as English clubs' UEFA Cup games rarely seem to sell out?

[rebelarmyexile]

Sorry if I have posted this in the wrong place, but does anyone know if any pubs in Central London might be showing Thursday's Rovers vs Kazan match?

Amy advice would be much appreciated.