Euro 2020 Joint Bid

[Charlie Darwin]

The FAI don't do sensible planning. They bid for the BIGGEST project, lack of infrastructure be damned. I can't wait until we bid to be sole hosts of World Cup 2026.

[ArdeeBhoy]

You mean 2034 or 2038, given the rotation policy. At the earliest.

[Charlie Darwin]

That would fall under the FAI don't do sensible planning.

[osarusan]

http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/sport/2012/0518/1224316281127.html


HAVING APPEARED more than happy to take a back-seat role when Ireland last bid – with Scotland – to play a part in hosting the event almost a decade ago, FAI chief executive John Delaney seems more positive now about the prospect of the European Championships coming to Ireland in 2020.

Delaney said yesterday in an RTÉ radio interview that a successful bid is “do-able” but insisted that the chances of Ireland, Scotland and Wales successfully landing the event between them would depend on many factors, including the willingness of the GAA and, possibly, the IRFU, to make venues available for the event.

He also said that while Turkey and Georgia are the only two countries at this stage to signal their intention to make solo bids, Uefa have left open the possibility of one of the continent’s bigger nations joining the race somewhere down the line.

“In total you need nine or 10 (stadiums) so that’s do-able,” said Delaney.

“We’d be depending on the support of the GAA and the IRFU, if you were to look at Thomond Park as another stadium. But that’s something you can’t presume either.

[BonnieShels]

You mean 2034 or 2038, given the rotation policy. At the earliest.

Didn't they do away with that after the Brazil debacle?

[Stuttgart88]

On a slightly related note, on Wednesday Bord Failte put out a public tender notice for the following:

During 2012, a key objective is to validate (or otherwise) the requirement for a “Sports Events Strategy” as a component of the overall Events Ireland strategy. There is an argument that Ireland Inc. would benefit from a more pro-active bidding approach to major international sporting events which would require a 5 (short), 10 (medium) and 15 (long-term) year plan. The Events Ireland team would be well positioned to implement this strategy as part of their overall responsibilities.



1. Specification and Requirements



The objective of this research is to validate (or otherwise) the requirement for a “Sports Events Strategy” as a component of the overall Events Ireland strategy.



The research is required to:



1. Identify current best practice in the sports events tourism sector worldwide, to include an exploration of the rationale/motivation for countries to attract/bid for major events. The successful company will identify the most appropriate cities/countries to form the basis of the benchmark study;



2. Undertake an evaluation of the core functions and appropriate structure required for the effective implementation of a sports events strategy;



3. Identify a list of international short, medium and long-term sports event opportunities (dating to 2027) that Ireland could “pitch for”. In answering this objective an audit of current sports infrastructure and capacity is required;



4. Identify a list of international short, medium and long-term sports event opportunities (dating to 2027) that Ireland could “pitch for” in respect of:

a. Characteristics of the event;

b. Size of event – number of international spectators;

c. Sports facilities and structures needed to support the hosting of the event

d. Level of investment needed to “secure” the event;

e. Geographic target markets – from where do the event attendees travel from;

f. Economic significance to a host destination;

g. Bidding process and timelines;

h. Key and relevant contacts at the event.

[Junior]

A consultants dream.......$$$$

[DannyInvincible]

"UEFA Chief gives encouragement to 'Celtic' bid": http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/international/2012/0524/322266-platini-boosts-euro-2020-hosting-hopes/


A possible bid by the Republic of Ireland Scotland and Wales for Euro 2020 has been given a boost after UEFA president Michel Platini made it clear he would not vote for Turkey to host the tournament if Istanbul wins the contest to stage the Olympics.

Istanbul's Olympic chances have soared after the IOC shortlisted the city along with Tokyo and Madrid - and rejected Doha and Baku.

Many Olympic watchers rate Istanbul now as clear favourites - it would be the first city from a predominantly Muslim country to host the Games.

The three Celtic nations have made a formal expression of interest in bidding to host Euro 2020 and Platini's declaration should increase the chance of a bid.

Platini, in Budapest for the FIFA Congress, had backed Turkey for 2020 publicly but said in an interview: "If Turkey is given the Olympic Games, they will not have the Euros. If they don't get the Olympics and they still bid for Euros I will still vote for them.

[AlaskaFox]

No way Istanbul is getting the Olympics though. Don't the IOC like to mix it up? Tokyo for sure.

[BonnieShels]

The last Olympics was in Asia. The next is in Europe. The one after that is in South America.
Europe tend to do one in 2 don't we?

[jbyrne]

No way Istanbul is getting the Olympics though. Don't the IOC like to mix it up? Tokyo for sure.

isnt Istanbul the early favourite though?

[ArdeeBhoy]

Have people not heard of corruption, FFS?

[Dodge]

isnt Istanbul the early favourite though?

No. If Madrid can finance it, they're heavy favourites having finished 3rd for 2012 and 2nd for 2016

[ArdeeBhoy]

You mean the Olympics?

The one major problem is the Spanish economy is not too healthy right now...

Germany instead?

[Dodge]

The Olympics will go to Madrid, Tokyo or Istanbul. Nowhere else.

Decsion will be made in September 2013 (ie before the Euro 2020 host is announced)

[ArdeeBhoy]

Tokyo for me then...

Madrid is too hot in summer...