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pineapple stu
19/07/2006, 5:52 PM
Shels don't own Tolka, as far as I know. They own a lease on Tolka, which would be worth a lot less. Certainly not enough to build a new stadium. They can get Government grnts like any other club, of course.
Aaron
19/07/2006, 6:12 PM
Shels don't own Tolka, as far as I know. They own a lease on Tolka, which would be worth a lot less. Certainly not enough to build a new stadium. They can get Government grnts like any other club, of course.

Its more than wot we have!!;)
CollegeTillIDie
19/07/2006, 11:15 PM
Drogheda are currently in the Premier Division with about 370 seats.
One question to Shels fans. Honestly tell me, and I am not having a go here, Santry is better than Tolka Park? Please explain
Raheny Red
19/07/2006, 11:24 PM
I don't think it is, not many Shels fans like the idea of Santry unless it means we last for a few more decades, many are proposing a move to the RDS which is being re-developed!-
higgins
19/07/2006, 11:37 PM
How would you work the RDS for a soccer team?
thats not going to happen

As for building from scratch on a fresh site the problem is we cant. Land prices are too high unless you move to the middle of nowhere. The Donabate deal was ok as the area would have been built up eventually but the land price went way up and the sale of Tolka would not cover that.

Sharing was the only option in the end and Ollie went for the Dalymount idea with the FAI. I was always against this as I am with going to Tallaght or Richmond. I'd gladly share in a new stadium with plenty of room but not one thats existing already and will probably get a new stand or so.

Why move from Tolka??
Well after the floods some years back it kickstarted the hunt for a new ground. The council have plans for the area and its in their interest to get shels out so they would look favourably on us even if we only hold the lease.

They dont want us kicked out which is why the buyers cant really do much if the council dont back them so I think the best idea now is a move to Santy. Tolka has no room for expansion and would cost a packet to re develope.

We can go to Santry and receive grant money with some cash of our own from the sale of Tolka (dont mind the Bohs figures) and build something worthwhile. Its in a decent area location wise and we remain close enough to Tolka for the existing fanbase.

I think its the best option and hope it happens fairly soon.
Roverstillidie
20/07/2006, 12:12 AM
the RDS is almost as expensive as LR and closed for the horse show for all of august.

forget about it, we already sussed it out and if its a non-runner for us to retuen their....
Jerry The Saint
20/07/2006, 9:50 AM
I think the best idea now is a move to Santy.

You'll get nothing from him this Christmas - Ollie's been a naughty boy!
bad mongo
20/07/2006, 12:19 PM
Why move from Tolka??
Well after the floods some years back it kickstarted the hunt for a new ground. The council have plans for the area and its in their interest to get shels out so they would look favourably on us even if we only hold the lease.

They dont want us kicked out which is why the buyers cant really do much if the council dont back them so I think the best idea now is a move to Santy. Tolka has no room for expansion and would cost a packet to re develope.

We can go to Santry and receive grant money with some cash of our own from the sale of Tolka (dont mind the Bohs figures) and build something worthwhile. Its in a decent area location wise and we remain close enough to Tolka for the existing fanbase.

I think its the best option and hope it happens fairly soon.[/QUOTE]


Unlike Shels fans, Bohs members were privy to the exact deal/fiasco that was put on the table re:Dalyer, hence its overwhelming rejection by our membership.
pineapple stu
20/07/2006, 12:58 PM
Santry is better than Tolka Park? Please explain
It's not. They just don't have a choice.
drummerboy
20/07/2006, 12:59 PM
Just wondering if Shelbourne will be repaying the grant they received to build the new stand in Tolka, from the proposed pay-off from the developers. What happens to Shels if they keep paying players more than they can afford. Their lease in Santry will be short term. If they find themselves in financial difficulties their is no going back.