2015 FAI Senior Cup

[Longfordian]

The company that owns the club and holds the FAI licence holds an AGM each year I'm sure. There used to be club AGMs where the committee and officers were elected but that hasn't been the case for a while now. One man owns and controls the club really and is its largest creditor by a long way I'd imagine. The club would have folded a long time ago without him.

[mcgonigle]

Hard to say this without sounding narky but this thread is about the FAI cup! Take it outside gents

[outspoken]

The company that owns the club and holds the FAI licence holds an AGM each year I'm sure. There used to be club AGMs where the committee and officers were elected but that hasn't been the case for a while now. One man owns and controls the club really and is its largest creditor by a long way I'd imagine. The club would have folded a long time ago without him.

Last post on this subject as don't want to take the thread off track Any further but agree with Longfordian without our chairman there would be no LTFC so I'd never have a negative word to say about him but I think what fans are annoyed about is the rest of the boards efforts or lack of efforts in terms of marketing, social media, season tickets, club lotto, etc. Anyway back on topic should be some atmosphere at the cup final.

[patrickccfc]

Delighted to be in a cup final for the first time in 8 years. After all the progress we have made last year and to a maybe lesser extent this year, it would be nice to have something to show for it. Obviously dundalk wouldn't be my opponent of choice in terms of difficulty but it should be a fantastic occasion and hopefully a game that lives up to its potential. We could've made it easier for ourselves today but we have mcnulty to thank for us getting through the closing stages with one brilliant save.

[oriel]

List of all previous cup final attendances here.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/FAI_Cup

Apart from Rovers v Sligo, the avg in the Aviva was around 17k and that's very poor. This years final should exceed 25k

[Nesta99]

Why do you think so?

[micls]

25k is a big ask. When we were going for the double in 2005, after winning the league there was an incredible buzz around the city. Everyone was talking about the Cup final. Drogheda has a huge crowd that day too and it still didn't break the 25k.

How many do you think Dundalk can bring?

[jinxy lilywhite]

I think Imo conservative estimate would be 10k. That saying everyone knows how special this team is and they will be playing for a league and cup double.
I hope there is more and by what ticket prices have been in the past it should be a fantastic opportunity to showcase our league.

I would love to see it come close to the sligo v rovers attendence a few years back.

[White Horse]

I would love to see it come close to the sligo v rovers attendence a few years back.

I was at that game.

There was a huge amount of neutrals, many of whom took the opportunity of the cheap tickets to see the recently opening Aviva stadium.

25,000 is a big ask for this game. it would require a major push by the FAI to get the wider sporting public interested. Will they spend the money needed to market the game?

[micls]

I was at that game.

There was a huge amount of neutrals, many of whom took the opportunity of the cheap tickets to see the recently opening Aviva stadium.

25,000 is a big ask for this game. it would require a major push by the FAI to get the wider sporting public interested. Will they spend the money needed to market the game?

Agreed. We'd all love an amazing attendance but it will take a lot of marketing work from both clubs and the FAI for it to happen. I'm confident City have a plan or are finalising one now. The billboards have worked well this year and will help. But, I'd be over the moon if we got 10,000 to travel to Dublin for this. That's 3 times our average attendance travelling 4 hours to watch us play.

[nigel-harps1954]

Agreed. We'd all love an amazing attendance but it will take a lot of marketing work from both clubs and the FAI for it to happen. I'm confident City have a plan or are finalising one now. The billboards have worked well this year and will help. But, I'd be over the moon if we got 10,000 to travel to Dublin for this. That's 3 times our average attendance travelling 4 hours to watch us play.

Are they cycling or walking?

[micls]

Are they cycling or walking?

Most will be getting a bus I'd imagine. A bus from Cork City to landsdowne is easily a 4 hour journey. Google maps has it at 3 hours in a car. Jump in a bus with a stop along the way as would be the norm and it's 4 hours. Most people won't come 20 minutes down to road to see City play on a Friday!

[White Horse]

Most will be getting a bus I'd imagine. A bus from Cork City to landsdowne is easily a 4 hour journey. Google maps has it at 3 hours in a car. Jump in a bus with a stop along the way as would be the norm and it's 4 hours. Most people won't come 20 minutes down to road to see City play on a Friday!

It's a serious journey from Cork to the Aviva, particularly if you are bringing you children.

Dundalk have the advantage of being closer to Dublin. Also, I heard that the club are organising special trains that will bring fans directly from the train station beside Oriel Park to the Aviva. There was talk this morning of special family only carriages.

[nigel-harps1954]

Assume Cork would be able to put on a few chartered trains if there's sufficient demand?

[PartySaint]

Surprised to see Cork and Dundalk fans saying they only expect 25,000. Decent weather and a poor EPL game and I'd expect 30,000. Both sides haven't been to the cup final in years, there seems to be a buzz around both clubs at the moment, especially Dundalk, some people in Cork and Dundalk might not have been to Lansdowne since it was done up and might think this will be a great opportunity to do so, plus culchies love a big day out in Dublin.

If Sligo can bring 10-12,000+ so can Cork and Dundalk.

[nigel-harps1954]

I'm planning to go. That'll add another 5,000 to the attendance surely?

[White Horse]

Surprised to see Cork and Dundalk fans saying they only expect 25,000. Decent weather and a poor EPL game and I'd expect 30,000. Both sides haven't been to the cup final in years, there seems to be a buzz around both clubs at the moment, especially Dundalk, some people in Cork and Dundalk might not have been to Lansdowne since it was done up and might think this will be a great opportunity to do so, plus culchies love a big day out in Dublin.

If Sligo can bring 10-12,000+ so can Cork and Dundalk.

You do realise that the population of Dundalk is about 30,000.

It may be a football town, but to bring 33% of the population is some ask.

[nigel-harps1954]

You do realise that the population of Dundalk is about 30,000.

It may be a football town, but to bring 33% of the population is some ask.

All of Dundalks support is from Dundalk the same way all of Finn Harps support is from Ballybofey.

[PartySaint]

You do realise that the population of Dundalk is about 30,000.


I did not.

Do you get any support from outside Dundalk? I assume you do

[Nah Nah Nah Nah]

You do realise that the population of Dundalk is about 30,000.

It may be a football town, but to bring 33% of the population is some ask.

Sure the population of Sligo is only 20k. Are ye bandwagon jumpers or not?

(we do have a good bit of our support from outside of the town and county)

[White Horse]

I did not.

Do you get any support from outside Dundalk? I assume you do

Some from rural areas around the town. Then you would be looking at small towns like Ardee and Carrickmacross.

Other large towns around us have their own teams.

Newry City is 10 miles to the north and Drogheda United is 20 miles to the south.

[Dunny]

Will the tickets still be a Tenner this year?
Also what was the price for premium level tickets for this match in previous years anyone remember?

[toffeejay]

I think 25,000 is achievable. No way will the 36,000 of the inaugural Aviva final ever be matched. I'd reckon about 8k that day were neutrals.

Looking at the clubs who have made it since 2010: Rovers, Sligo, Pats, Shels, Derry and Drogheda.
I'd Put Cork in the Rovers and Sligo brackets of support. Dundalk close to the Derry level and above Pats, Shels and Drogheda.
In that context it should easily surpass the Pats-Derry and Sligo vs Shels/Drogheda finals at the 17,000 mark.

[NeverFeltBetter]

Will the tickets still be a Tenner this year?
Also what was the price for premium level tickets for this match in previous years anyone remember?

Think I paid 15 for Sligo/Drogs premium seats.

[jinxy lilywhite]

I think 25,000 is achievable. No way will the 36,000 of the inaugural Aviva final ever be matched. I'd reckon about 8k that day were neutrals.

Looking at the clubs who have made it since 2010: Rovers, Sligo, Pats, Shels, Derry and Drogheda.
I'd Put Cork in the Rovers and Sligo brackets of support. Dundalk close to the Derry level and above Pats, Shels and Drogheda.
In that context it should easily surpass the Pats-Derry and Sligo vs Shels/Drogheda finals at the 17,000 mark.


Are you off your head???

There will be a massive crowd from both sides because of the occasion.

Correct me if I am wrong but this our first final in landsdowne since 93 and corks since 07.

The buzz already around town for this is brilliant and even alot of folk who never set foot in oriel for instance want to go ( my fiance for instance and I will take my 2 year old). Also we are playing for a double (could be a quadruple).

i am certain that it is probably the same feeling in cork.

25k would be a decent estimate although conservative of the game but I would not be suprised if the 30k barrier would be broken depends really on the appeal of the game to neutrals

[toffeejay]

You say this...

Are you off your head???

There will be a massive crowd from both sides because of the occasion.

Correct me if I am wrong but this our first final in landsdowne since 93 and corks since 07.

The buzz already around town for this is brilliant and even alot of folk who never set foot in oriel for instance want to go ( my fiance for instance and I will take my 2 year old). Also we are playing for a double (could be a quadruple).

i am certain that it is probably the same feeling in cork.

Then contradict yourself...


25k would be a decent estimate although conservative of the game but I would not be suprised if the 30k barrier would be broken depends really on the appeal of the game to neutrals.

So what is it? Am I off my head or are you also suggesting that despite the massive buzz it will also be 25,000 (plus the unlikely chance of 5000 neutrals turning up)?

Look I'd love for over 30,000 to be there but lets be realistic.
Dundalk will bring about 10,000 max, Cork 15,000 max. Neutrals have being dropping off each year, a lack of advertising, the novelty of the Aviva wearing off. Yeah I'll grant you a game between the top 2 might make it more appealing but I can't see it being considerable.
Dundalk is hamstrung by its catchment area, bringing maybe 25% of its surrounding population is good going but you can't really expect more.
Cork could be able to bring up 20,000 but its a long journey so thats not going to happen.

[Dunny]

Think I paid 15 for Sligo/Drogs premium seats.
Really? I might bring 20 to this yet myself.Thanks for the reply NFB.

[outspoken]

Are you off your head???

There will be a massive crowd from both sides because of the occasion.

Correct me if I am wrong but this our first final in landsdowne since 93 and corks since 07.

The buzz already around town for this is brilliant and even alot of folk who never set foot in oriel for instance want to go ( my fiance for instance and I will take my 2 year old). Also we are playing for a double (could be a quadruple).

i am certain that it is probably the same feeling in cork.

25k would be a decent estimate although conservative of the game but I would not be suprised if the 30k barrier would be broken depends really on the appeal of the game to neutrals

07 final was In RDS not landsdowne so it's even longer than that

[Nah Nah Nah Nah]

Really? I might bring 20 to this yet myself.Thanks for the reply NFB.

I thought Premiums were 30 myself

[nr637]

This Cup Final is an opportunity or exercise now for the FAI to help promote domestic football. After the release of the recent report, the FAI should test their expertise and see how much they can persuade the general public to come out for the final. It's a chance to advertise and sell the game here and set a starting point for the future discussions on the game and if they can generate an interest and get a 25,000+ attendance at this final, it could demonstrate to interested sponsors on the potential here by getting involved in the clubs and the league.

[Mr A]

I heard Dundalk are only getting 43 tickets for this game.

[seand]

I heard Dundalk are only getting 43 tickets for this game.

Yes there's a piece of plastic draped across some of the seats so it would be logisitically impossible to change. German fans welcome though.

[sparkey]

When do the Cup Final Tickets go on general sale. How do neutrals go about purchasing tickets.

[White Horse]

This Cup Final is an opportunity or exercise now for the FAI to help promote domestic football. After the release of the recent report, the FAI should test their expertise and see how much they can persuade the general public to come out for the final. It's a chance to advertise and sell the game here and set a starting point for the future discussions on the game and if they can generate an interest and get a 25,000+ attendance at this final, it could demonstrate to interested sponsors on the potential here by getting involved in the clubs and the league.

The cynic in me thinks that the FAI will look and this game and be satisfied that 20,000 will attend with little marketing expense by them.

So no need for them to do anything or go to any bother.

[PartySaint]

I heard Dundalk are only getting 43 tickets for this game.

It's going to be carnage outside, I hear there's 47 buses full of people coming from Dundalk and they've never even heard of football before.

[MeathDrog]

I would not be surprised at all if the crowd is 30k or above. Two teams can both bring a good crowd and will easily bring 10k and above each. I would hope the weather is nice to bring as many neutrals as possible.

The 2010 final was a great game to be at. To see over 35,000 at a game between two LOI teams in a top class stadium was something to cherish really. It felt like a 'proper' game if you know what I mean.

Although I have never really warmed to the 'Aviva' in terms of Ireland games, there is no doubt about it that it alone is a big factor in increased attendances at finals since 2010.

[Martinho II]

I didnt know Newry are back in football in the north??

[White Horse]

I didnt know Newry are back in football in the north??

Mid Ulster League, Back in the big time.

[Martinho II]

good to see that Newry are back. was outside their ground earlier when in Newry. how many divisions away from the top flight are they?

[White Horse]

good to see that Newry are back. was outside their ground earlier when in Newry. how many divisions away from the top flight are they?

They are in the intermediate A division, which is basically the fourth division in the north.

[eelmonster]

Ladies' senior team are flying, though. Crowned champions a couple of weeks ago, while linfield were celebrating thinking they'd won the league.

[Dunny]

Dundalk connection also with Newry City WFC;Jason McConville,nephew of the late great Tommy is coach with them.Probably a few players also from Dundalk?

[outspoken]

When do the Cup Final Tickets go on general sale. How do neutrals go about purchasing tickets.

Can just purchase them on ticket master sparkey. Can get premium level ones on there too much cheaper than usual, well worth it for the neutrals day out

[Charlie Darwin]

I thought Bray could make a go of it and make the final, but Cork v Dundalk will be a big occasion with the two clubs in the country with the biggest buzz in the cup final. Should be a very good crowd - I'll be there anyway. Adding Salthill Devon accounting to Nigel's guaranteed appearance, that's a minimum of at least 46 million in attendance.

[nigel-harps1954]

Any idea when tickets are on general sale for the FAI Cup final? It's terribly annoying that there's been no announcement yet.

[Darklordsbane]

Tickets were on sale last friday night in Turners cross for ¢10 at least thats what I thought I heard being announced

[El-Pietro]

Tickets were on sale last friday night in Turners cross for ¢10 at least thats what I thought I heard being announced

Been on sale at the Club shop since last Monday. Those aren't City specific tickets though

[Dodge]

Any idea when tickets are on general sale for the FAI Cup final? It's terribly annoying that there's been no announcement yet.

From memory it was only about a week before last year's final