Dundalk's pitch and ground discussion thread.

[outspoken]

Pitch in Turners Cross not in the best condition at the minute at all. Very bumpy when Harps played there last week.

Same when cork battered us down there, pitch was very bumpy.

[buzz442]

Oriel Park is a disgrace and if the FAI had any backbone it would not pass inspection for the 2017 season, god only knows how it's been allowed in this and past seasons, it's not even 3 or 4G for christ sake!

Dundalk of course know the pitch inside out and play to its variable bounce, extra bounce and the fact that the opposition will and do always find it a difficult surface to play on.

Should be banned.

[Martinho II]

seen something in the star today about UCD being unhappy with Cabinteelys pitch the other night. anyone care to elaborate on this?

[Ezeikial]

heard martin o neill concerned with turners cross pitch as it is used by loads of clubs. so Bohs arent alone there!


Pitch in Turners Cross not in the best condition at the minute at all. Very bumpy when Harps played there last week.


There was a huge mound of sand in the car park in Ferrycarrig at the Harps match last Friday. The second pitch looked as if it had already been sanded, so I presume they're going to sand the main pitch as well. Would there be fertiliser in it to encourage grass growth?

A lot of progress has recently been made on the new toilet block as well. It looks almost finished.


Same when cork battered us down there, pitch was very bumpy.


seen something in the star today about UCD being unhappy with Cabinteelys pitch the other night. anyone care to elaborate on this?

Hey - get off our thread please with this stuff about other pitches!

[Nesta99]

Sons of pitches the lot of 'em!

[Hitman]

seen something in the star today about UCD being unhappy with Cabinteelys pitch the other night. anyone care to elaborate on this?


2420

https://twitter.com/tomas_boyle5/status/726538644576702466

[dundalkfc10]

Oriel Park is a disgrace and if the FAI had any backbone it would not pass inspection for the 2017 season, god only knows how it's been allowed in this and past seasons, it's not even 3 or 4G for christ sake!

Dundalk of course know the pitch inside out and play to its variable bounce, extra bounce and the fact that the opposition will and do always find it a difficult surface to play on.

Should be banned.

You say the same for Uefa?

P.S..It is 3G, Don't know why you think its not!

We also have a better record away from home than at home, so dont go talking **** saying the pitch is to our advantage

[outspoken]

Dundalk would be a better team on grass so for people to say the Astro gives them an advantage is nonsense

[Charlie Darwin]

You're ignoring how slick the surface is when it's been coated in minerals. Ideal for passing football.

[The Donie Forde]

Well it seems as if the leagues most tested and scrutinised pitch has defied much opinion and has been deemed of sufficient standard for Europe's or even the worlds premier club competition.



Those UEFA boys do love a bung!

[colonelwest]

You're ignoring how slick the surface is when it's been coated in minerals. Ideal for passing football.


Those UEFA boys do love a bung!

We've spunked the european money we got the past 2 seasons on coke to water the pitch with and bags of buffalo hunky dorys in bribes to UEFA
:cool:

Unfortunately though that means there will again be no crisps and minerals available for the fine folk of Longford upon their next visit to Oriel so I would suggest they stock up in the garage next door before entering the ground.

[Paddyfield]

In preparation for game in Oriel on Friday, Galway United have been training on a deflated bouncy castle.

The pitch at the Markets Field in Limerick is absolutely perfect.

It was often said that the pitch in Monaghan was so good because they put a pile of sh1te on it every fortnight.

[GCdfc]

It was often said that the pitch in Monaghan was so good because they put a pile of sh1te on it every fortnight.

Every week when we were condemned there for a while.

[White Horse]

Every week when we were condemned there for a while.

Don't remind me. I still have nightmares.

[oldyouth]

Ferrycarrig Park has been HEAVILY sanded. Next game on it is V Rovers on 13th

[nigel-harps1954]

Finn Park looks just lovely.

[buzz442]

You say the same for Uefa?

P.S..It is 3G, Don't know why you think its not!

We also have a better record away from home than at home, so dont go talking **** saying the pitch is to our advantage

If its 3G then is an old 3G, its been down long enough, its a disgrace nonetheless and should not be allowed.

[GCdfc]

If its 3G then is an old 3G, its been down long enough, its a disgrace nonetheless and should not be allowed.

Down with that sort of thing! Just because you don't like something it doesn't mean it should be banned.

[oriel]

I searched for a previous thread as i thought i remembered one but couldn't find it.So instead of clogging up the fixtures thread with complaints and other random grievances,post here and lets just talk about the matches over there.

Just realised also, this thread was started by poor old Dunny.

Just awful news to hear of his passing. We can snipe away at each other at various topics but when you hear of a young lad in his mid 20's passing away it makes you appreciate the most important thing around, being alive.

[Nesta99]

If its 3G then is an old 3G, its been down long enough, its a disgrace nonetheless and should not be allowed.

If it is grass then it is old grass.....alive and proud Oriel!

[White Horse]

http://www.dundalkfc.com/pitch-development-confirmed/

Dundalk FC are pleased to confirm that a new pitch will be installed in time for the start of the 2017 SSE Airtricity League season. The pitch to be installed is a Limonta Sport Max S P+ 60mm which has a unique double-S shape filament which guarantees unparalleled quality in terms of long-term playability.

[Philosophizer]

The club examined all options for the pitch at Oriel Park. It is the club’s preferred option to install a new natural turf pitch. However, having examined this option with stadium and pitch developers, we believe it is not the right time for the club to return to grass. As well as our first team, we have several underage and ladies’ teams whose match and training requirements need to be catered for. A new grass pitch will form part of a wider development plan that includes overall stadium improvements as our new Limonta surface can be relocated in the future.

The installation of the new pitch is the first part of a long-term strategy to improve the facilities at Oriel Park for players, staff and both Dundalk and visiting supporters. The club are undertaking a major review into the long-term future of Oriel Park. Given that our that long-standing legal issues have only recently being resolved, this process is still in its early stages.

Looks like it's just a stop-gap solution for a few seasons until they can buy/build new pitches for the underage/ladies team, whereby they can then move the artificial turf to their training ground and finally install natural grass in Oriel. Seems to make sense.

[vinnie]

Wouldn't say that'd be too cheap to stick in, but fair play

[sbgawa]

If the pitch isn't ready we can reverse fixtures with you.
I can't wait for the first home game...off work early pints in the Maldran and Jo home.
Takes very little to keep me happy : )

[sbgawa]

although the Bozo's first up does have appeal beyond Dundalk .....no offence : )

[Ezeikial]

although the Bozo's first up does have appeal beyond Dundalk .....no offence : )

No offence taken.

The appeal of a derby match is understandable - it should also give you a reasonable chance to get your first points on the board!

[oriel]

Interesting links here on the type of pitch that will be going in. No more of those awful looking black rubber pellets for a start.

http://www.limontasport.com/en-gb/products/sport-turf/max-s/

http://www.limontasport.com/en-gb/case-studies/ac-cesena-dino-manuzzi-stadium/

[Charlie Darwin]

That will look terrific with some minerals and crisps scattered around.

[sbgawa]

No offence taken.

The appeal of a derby match is understandable - it should also give you a reasonable chance to get your first points on the board!

Loving it ...new season new hopes and dreams

[Nah Nah Nah Nah]

It'll be good to see a proper plastic pitch there. Just hope it's maintained properly

[sidewayspasser]

So the President's Cup won't be played in Oriel then. Home advantage back to Cork, or a neutral venue?

[ToberonaTornado]

Always laugh a lot and cry a little when this thread comes back on to the main forum.Dunny me old friend was totally losing it with everyone here when he started it :D

Anyone know what this is going to cost? Rough guess even

[White Horse]

Always laugh a lot and cry a little when this thread comes back on to the main forum.Dunny me old friend was totally losing it with everyone here when he started it :D

Anyone know what this is going to cost? Rough guess even

300k according to the Indo.

http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/league-of-ireland/dundalk-to-install-300k-pitch-ahead-of-new-campaign-35382413.html

[Nesta99]

300k for a new pitch no bothers, warm-weather training camp in Spain...flash feckers all of a sudden :mad:

[Mr A]

Dundalk at the minute:
http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/01/10/article-2260386-16DCA922000005DC-657_634x376.jpg